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July 24: Sneaky Miles & Coyote

July 31: Wheel of Awesome

August 14: The Speed of Sound

July 14: Seacoast Science Center

July 21: Bryson Lang

July 28: Wildlife Encounters

August 4: BJ Hickman

August 7: Caitlin Piper & Foxglove

Hiking Mount Doublehead: The Way Up Is Up To You

By Tom Caldwell

Mount Doublehead, a twin-peaks mountain in the eastern White Mountains, offers views of fields and mountains that have inspired many local artists to try and capture the wonder of the scene. Located in the town of Jackson, the trails to the summit are steep but not long, and those who have hiked them say they are well worth the time and effort to get there.

The two main trails are known as Old Path and the Doublehead Ski Trail. New Path is a third, longer route, leading to South Doublehead, but most hikers take the ski trail from the parking lot off Dundee Road, heading for North Doublehead.

The Doublehead Ski Trail gains 1,600 feet of elevation and is classified as moderate to difficult because of the steady, steep grade and narrow, twisting sections, obstructed by rocks, roots, and occasional blowdowns.

The ski trail forks after 1.2 miles, with the Old Path taking an easterly route until it meets New Path and curves north in the saddle between the two peaks. The ski trail, meanwhile, continues north, curving around from the north and approaching North Doublehead from the other direction, with a cabin available by reservation with the Saco District Ranger Station in Conway.

The Civilian Conservation Corps built the log cabin on the summit of Mount Doublehead in 1934 as it was developing backcountry ski trails in the

area to promote winter sports amidst the growing popularity of downhill skiing during the Great Depression

The log cabin originally served as a warming hut for the skiers.

The 1.8-mile Doublehead Ski Trail from Jackson to the summit of North Doublehead was built by the CCC, with a vertical drop of 1,573 feet, with moderate grades and gentle turns to facilitate skiing without excessive steepness. The cabin at the top was situated to provide panoramic views of the Presidential Range.

The US Forest Service has managed the log cabin since its completion. Today, the cabin has bunk beds to accommodate as many as eight persons in four rooms, as well as a central gathering place with two small tables, benches, and a wood stove for heating. Visitors must bring their own water, along with bedding, cooking gear, food, trash bags, and firewood. Although there is no running water or plumbing, there is an outhouse a short

While the other ski trails built by the CCC became commercial operations over the years, the Doublehead Ski Trail has remained primitive, and it has adapted to hiking as well as skiing. Those “moderate grades” that appeal to cross-country skiers are somewhat more difficult for hikers, who are required to do some minor scrambling to ascend over the rock-strewn trail.

If the Doublehead Ski Trail is challenging, the Old Path actually has steeper sections, gaining 1,200 feet as it makes its way between the two peaks. However, that route is most noted for its scenic beauty. It allows hikers to connect with the New Path, which extends 1.2 miles to South Doublehead, providing an additional 1,350 feet of gain on its initial steep section before descending a mile back to Dundee Road.

Depending upon the route chosen, the loop along the Doublehead Ski Trail, Old Path, and New Path covers

3.6 to 5.1 miles, with elevation gains of 1,637 to 1,770 feet. South Doublehead reaches a height of 2,939 feet above sea level, while the summit of North Doublehead is at 3,051 feet. Those moderate-to-strenuous trails pass through mixed forests to open ledges that provide panoramic views of the Presidential Range, Mount Washington, the Moat Range, and the White Mountains of Maine.

From the South peak, views include the Attitash ski area and Kearsarge North. The North peak offers eastern outlooks toward Mountain Pond and Maine’s lowlands.

An alternative access point is by way of the Eastman Brook Trailhead, which makes a 5.1-mile round-trip route with 1,637 feet of elevation gain. That trail is rated moderate and travels through the Squam Range.

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River watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean’s Gulf of Maine. While its eastern and southern slopes feed the east branch of the Saco River, its northwestern slopes feed into Great Brook and Wildcat Brook, ultimately reaching the Ellis River and the main stem of the Saco River.

The earliest recorded use of the Mount Doublehead name seems to have been in the 19th century, when European settlers began arriving in the White Mountains and clearing the land for farms and logging operations, and later for tourism. The first towns in the area formed after the French and Indian War ended in 1763, with other settlers slowly arriving after that.

By the first quarter of the 19th century, there were many small towns, including the town of Adams, incorporated on December 4, 1800, and named in honor of President John Adams. In 1829, with only one vote to retain its original name, residents renamed the town in response to the

election of President Andrew Jackson, known as the hero of the Battle of New Orleans. Adams became Jackson.

Jackson became one of the earliest summer resorts and attracted such artists as William Boardman, John Geary, C. Myron Clark, and Albert Gallatin Hoit to the White Mountains.

Tourism really took off after Joshua B. Trickey opened the Jackson Falls House in 1858, followed by other lodging establishments and the arrival of the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad in the early 1870s.

With the advent of ski tourism, Mount Doublehead grew in popularity and, in 1934, the American composer Alan Hovhaness wrote a piano piece, “Fog on Mount Double Head” (Op. 1, movement 2 of the Suite).

The Doublehead Trailhead has parking for 3-5 vehicles. From Route 16, take Route 16A into Jackson village, then Route 16B (Black Mountain Road) for about two miles, continuing straight onto Dundee Road. The parking lot is less than a mile in, on the left.

Summer Stories Continue at Believe in Books

There is something special about summer in the Mount Washington Valley. It’s a season when music fills the evening air, books spark new adventures, and neighbors gather to celebrate the joy of learning and community. At Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, July and August are filled with opportunities to experience all of it.

As the Foundation likes to say, “July: The perfect chapter of summer.” That chapter is already underway with a full calendar of events designed to bring people of all ages together through literacy, the arts, and unforgettable experiences.

The popular 2026 Sunset Concert Series continues every Friday evening through August at Theater in the Wood, featuring ten weeks of live entertainment ranging from classic rock tributes to Americana, Celtic rock, and pop favorites. Guests can enjoy performances in the Foundation’s beautiful outdoor amphitheater while supporting literacy programs across Northern New England. Memberships continue to offer savings on concert admission, making it the perfect time to join the Believe in Books family. Visitors are also encouraged to watch the Foundation’s newly released promotional video, created by its own staff, showcasing the excitement and community spirit of this year’s concert series.

For those looking to get moving this summer, the Summer Dance Series offers beginner-friendly outdoor lessons in a welcoming environment where everyone is invited to learn new styles, meet new people, and simply enjoy dancing together under the summer sky.

Book lovers also have plenty to celebrate as Believe in Books launches its second month of Book Club. Open to

readers of all ages and experience levels, the club provides another opportunity for the community to connect through great stories and thoughtful conversation.

Meanwhile, the Foundation’s beloved Bookmobile continues traveling throughout the region, bringing free books and literacy opportunities directly into communities across Northern New England. Families are encouraged to check the online schedule, find a nearby stop, and discover their next favorite read.

While summer is in full swing, excitement is already building for the holiday season. Tickets are now available for Journey to the North Pole™, departing from Granite State Railway in Lincoln, New Hampshire. The magical holiday experience has become a cherished tradition for thousands of families and is expected to once again create unforgettable memories this winter.

Throughout the season, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation invites the community to take part however they choose—whether attending a concert, joining the Book Club, dancing under the stars, visiting the Bookmobile, planning a holiday adventure, or making a donation to support literacy initiatives. Every event, membership, ticket purchase, and contribution helps further the Foundation’s mission of inspiring a lifelong love of reading while strengthening communities through education and the arts.

To learn more about memberships, concerts, events, the Book Club, the Bookmobile schedule, Journey to the North Pole™, or to make a donation, visit Believe in Books Literacy Foundation online at believeinbooks.org.

Box 119, Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896 603-569-5257

Yesteryear

Summer Fun in Days of Old

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

In the early 1900s, summer activities were more sedate than today, but still, there was plenty to do.

In the Conway area of the White Mountains, daily life meant hard work, socializing in a more genteel manner than we experience today, and many ways to enjoy the season of summer. These events were reported in the town’s weekly newspapers, and the public was always eager for stories big and small.

As summer got into full swing, life in the North Conway/Conway area saw children out of school for a few months and locals catering to the tourists who were beginning to discover the joys of a White Mountain vacation.

In the July 14, 1898, summer season, such simple pleasures as the Sterling Literary Circle reported to have met on July 5, with the subject of witchcraft being discussed. Other readings were offered at the meeting, and a “delicious tea” was served to the enjoyment of all who attended.

In the July 4, 1940, issue of the (North Conway) Reporter, a story of note was the announcement that the “Skimobile Announces Summer Schedule” at Cranmore in North Conway. The exciting Cranmore Skimobile was set to

run from July through October, with an increasing number of summer visitors enjoying the installation.

Summertime has always meant swimming for kids who are on vacation, and a front-page story in the July 4, 1940, Reporter was headlined “Swimming Project Started.” It reported that “despite cold, wind, and rain, the swimming project opened,” that week to about 30 youngsters. The project was set up to teach kids how to swim, and it also tested their skills in the water.

In the July 1949 issue of the Reporter, many activities were offered to readers, such as the informative film/program titled “Quest for Talkative Fish” to be shown in Jackson. The program was billed as a chance to see a Moody Bible Institute science film featuring “underwater sounds – never before heard by human ears.” The film was shown at the Jackson Community Center.

In South Tamworth, the newspaper informed that the Methodist Youth Caravan was in town from July 23 to 31 with four young college students and counselors working with young people. There would be a recreation hour, handicraft time, and an hour of Bible study. Everyone was “cordially invited to attend these services.”

Many people were interested in arts and crafts, and summertime was the season when creative people opened their studios to the public. Artists and craftsmen gathered to socialize and share their work and ideas. In July 1947, a League of New Hampshire Arts and Crafts Woodworking Guild held a meeting at the shop of artisan Mr. Woodard in Intervale with a good attendance. The meeting covered methods and means for woodworking, and Mr. Woodward displayed and explained his work. A box lunch was provided, and in the afternoon, David R. Campbell, the director of the League in Concord, offered a program. Mrs. Cecil Hinman brought along an outstand-

ing display of hand-carved trays. After the meeting, the group adjourned to the League Shop in North Conway for an open house and tea, which was a celebrated annual event.

Summer camp was offered in 1940 for local boys and girls via the Carroll County 4-H Club, when a trip was scheduled to the 4-H Bear Hill Pond Camp in Bear Brook Reservation, Allenstown, New Hampshire.

The week of July 21, 1949, offered a lot of entertainment, such as the Bartlett Playhouse with an 8:15 pm showing of Mother Is a Freshman starring Van Johnson and Loretta Young. Also

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Please call ahead for event updates. Information and schedules subject to change.

Through Oct. 31, From Sails to Atoms: The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, exhibit about the history and impact of the shipyard, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-5691212, www.wrightmuseum.org

Open Drawing Sessions, 1st Mondays monthly from 4 – 7 pm, 3rd Mondays monthly from 11 am – 2 pm, no experience necessary, Mt. Washington Valley Arts Assoc. (gallery), 16 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, exhibit of art by Assoc. members focused on winter, 603-356-2787, www. mwvarts.org

June 4-Oct. 5, Gorham Farmers Market, 3 – 6 pm, Thursdays, Gorham Town Common, 69 Main St., Gorham, 603-466-2101, www.gorhamnh.org

July 16, Traditional Hot Dog and Bean Supper, 5:30 – 7 pm, Hotchkiss Commons-Reunion Grange, 81 Main St., Union, tickets on sale at 4:30 pm, 603-473-2727.

July 17, Friday Night Jazz: Time Zones, (trio inspired by world traditional music), 7 pm, Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

603-323-8041 • 132 NH Route 16, Chocorua, NH Open 10 am-5 pm

but Tuesdays • First Friday Artist Receptions from 5-7 pm. J U L Y 2 4 - 2 5 - 2 6 at RUNNELLS HALL, 25 Deer Hill Road, Chocorua O P E N I N G RECEPTION Friday July 24, 5-8 pm Apps, Music, Libations & ART! SHOW CONTINUES July 25 & 26, 10-4 pm

July 17, Neil Berg’s the 60s Peace, Love & Rock ‘n Roll, 7:30 – 9 pm, Great Waters Summer Concerts/Music Festival at Castle in the Clouds, 483 Ossipee Rd., Moultonborough, 603-5697710, www.greatwaters.org

July 17, The Potboilers, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-7233421, www.medallionoperahouse.org

July 17, Diaspora Radio & Lightheaded Collective, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park, 1 Washington St., Dover, dovernh.org/artsfest.

July 17-Aug. 30, Disney’s High School Musical, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

July 18, Bob and Sarah Amos Band, 7 pm, Great North Woods Center for the Arts, 1993 U.S. Rt. 3, Columbia, 603-246-8998, tickets: www.gnwca.org. (or at the door).

July 18, Comedian Jimmy Dunn at RPAC, 7:30 pm, Rochester Performance & Arts Center, 32 North Main St., Rochester, 32 North Main St., Rochester, 603-948-1099, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

July 18, Community Science Annual Butterfly Count, 9 am – 4 pm, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

July 18, Friends of Effingham Public Library Bake Sale, 9 am, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537.

July 18, Granite Kid Triathlon, 8 – 11 am, Brewster Beach, Clark Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-5695639.

July 18, Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble with dancer Alexis Reale, 7 pm, Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

July 18, Old Cars! 10:30 am – 1 pm, see and ride in old cars, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, info: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

July 18, Pastures, Picnics and the Past: A BYO Picnic Gathering, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, free family event, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

July 18, Petting Zoo Weekend, 10 am – 4 pm, free, animals from Foxx Run Farms, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 18, Soggy Po’ Boys, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org

July 18, The Spirit of ’76, featuring Susan Palma Nidel and flute by North Country Chamber Players, 4 pm, Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-723-3421, www.medallionoperahouse.org

July 19, The Spirit of ’76 featuring Susan Palma Nidel, flute, North Country Chamber Players, 4 pm, Dow Pavilion, Franconia, reserve seats: https://northcountrychamberplayers.org

July 19, The Mammals, 6 pm, Feel the Barn Music, food available at 6 pm, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, tickets/info.: 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

July 20, An Evening with Patty Griffin and Kathleen Edwards, 7 pm, Prescott Park Arts Festival River House Restaurant Concert Series, 7 pm, Wilcox Main Stage, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, 603-436-2848, www.prescottpark.org.

July 20, Moat Mountain Spinners & Dyers, 1 – 3 pm, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

July 20, Music Night, Colin Hart performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 20, Story Time and Craft Hour, 11 am – noon, free, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), held near Shannon Pond, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org. (In partnership with Moultonborough Public Library)

July 20, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 21, Bryson Lang, 10:30 am, Cocheco Arts Festival Children’s Series, Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park, 1 Washington St., Dover, dovernh.org/artsfest.

July 21, Lecture Series: The Story of the von Trapp Family presented by Bob Stafford, 7 – 8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org

What’s UP

July 21, Music Night, Tim Hazelton performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 21, On the Water Instruction, 9 am – 3 pm, Goodhue Boat Company, program of NH Boat Museum, info/pre-register: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 22, Coffee Hour with Mark Monroe – Driving Toward Zero, 10 – 11 am, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537.

July 22, Dan Parkhurst, Summer Wednesday Music Series, 4 – 7 pm, Fairbanks Lodge Patio, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, (800) 786-6754, www.cranmore. com.

July 22, First Annual “Movie Classics at the Clark Feature Film” Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, 7 – 9 pm, Clark Museum Barn, Wolfeboro Historical Society, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org

July 22, Kevin Dolan and Simon Crawford, 7 pm, Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

July 22, Music Night, Another Story performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 22-Aug. 8, Antique & Vintage Toy Display at the Barn, Clark Museum Barn, Wolfeboro Historical Society, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org

July 23, Dark Train Express, 7 pm, Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www. conwaymajestic.com.

July 23, Glen David Andrews Band: New Orleans Rock, 6 pm, Arts Jubilee, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, tickets/info: www.artsjubilee.org

July 23, Guided Hike, 10 am – noon, Brook Walk via Old Auto Road, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 23, Health & Wellness: Herbs at Medicine, 4 – 6 pm, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537.

July 23, Planning for the Future: Improving Local Unpaved Roads While Protecting Local Water Quality, 7 – 8 pm, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, 603447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

July 23, Ricky & the Giants, 6:30-8:30, outdoor concert, concessions, free, 19 Mile Beach, Rt. 28, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4539, ext. 125.

July 23, The Glen Davis Andrews Band, 5:30 pm, Arts Jubilee, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, tickets/info: www.artsjubilee.org.

July 23, Tiny Habits, 7 pm, Prescott Park Arts Festival River House Restaurant Concert Series, 7 pm, Wilcox Main Stage, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, 603-436-2848, www.prescottpark.org

July 23-Aug. 1, She Loves Me, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org

July 24, Chanticleer – Our American Journey, 7:30 – 9 pm, Wolfeboro Friends of Music & Great Waters, First Congregational Church, 115 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-7710, www. greatwaters.org

July 24, Friday Night Jazz: The Taylor-Hospers-Gilmore Trio, 7 pm, Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

July 24, Lucknow Sound Bath, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 24, Northern Cross, Crosby, Stills & Nash Tribute, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, Sunset Concert Series, Theater in the Wood, Intervale, tickets/info.: 603-3569980, www.believeinbooks.org.

July 24, Sneaky Miles & Coyote Smoke, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park, 1 Washington St., Dover, dovernh.org/artsfest.

July 24, Summer Art Show Opening Reception, 6 - 8 pm, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua. Refreshments, music and art, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

July 25, AMC 150 – Highland Center Celebration, 5 – 9 pm, music by The Worm Dogs, dinner in the lodge, AMC Highland Center, Bretton Woods, https://activities.outdoors.org

July 25, Michael Vincent Band, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org

July 25 & 26, Summer Art Show & Sale, 10 am - 4 pm, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 603-323-8041, www. chocoruaartworks.com

July 26, Barrence Whitfield, 6 pm, Feel the Barn Music, food available at 6 pm, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, tickets/info.: 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

July 26, Everclear, 7 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

July 27, A Sculpture for John F. Kennedy’s Grave Vanished in the 1970s; the Mystery is Solved, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

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Member Solstice 6/24

Movie Night 7/22

Nature for Everyone Barn Bash 7/16

Animal Birthday Bash 8/12

Annual Meeting & Summer Social 8/6

Raptor Migration Celebration 9/19

Grandparents Day 10/3

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What’s UP

July 27, Music Night, Jeff Lines performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 27, Story Time and Craft Hour, 11 am – noon, free, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), held near Shannon Pond, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org. (In partnership with Moultonborough Public Library)

July 27, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 28, Beading with Rubber Tubing Class, 10 am – 1 pm, create colorful jewelry, pre-register at ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

June 28, Lecture Series: Alex Kershaw – Escape the Deep, 7 – 8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum. org

July 28, Muscle Building Bittersweet Pull, 9 – 11 am, Chocorua Lake Conservancy Brown Lot, Chocorua, sign up: 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake.org

July 28, Music Night, Cindy Duchin & Steve Hayden performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-4765410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 28, Wildlife Encounters, 10:30 am, Cocheco Arts Festival Children’s Series, Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park, 1 Washington St., Dover, dovernh.org/artsfest.

July 29, Book Club: Revenge of the Tipping Point, 10 – 11 am, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537.

July 29, Joe Winslow, Summer Wednesday Music Series, 4 – 7 pm, Fairbanks Lodge Patio, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, (800) 786-6754, www.cranmore. com.

July 29, Music Night, Charles A Music performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 29, The Lone Bellow, 7 pm, Prescott Park Arts Festival River House Restaurant Concert Series, 7 pm, Wilcox Main Stage, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, 603-436-2848, www.prescottpark. org

July 29, Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Trivia, 4 – 5 pm, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

July 30, Next Gen at the Lake, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, The Island, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, sign up: 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake.org

July 30, Not Fade Away Band: Grateful Dead Tribute, 6 pm, Arts Jubilee, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, tickets/info: www.artsjubilee.org

July 30, The Seven Wonders – Fleetwood Mac Tribute, 7:30 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

July 31, Crossfire Hurricane, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, Sunset Concert Series, Theater in the Wood, Intervale, tickets/info.: 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

July 31, Friday Night Jazz: The Jonathan Lorentz Group, 7 pm, Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

July 31, Fun Felted Florals, 4 – 6 pm, with Robin Cornwell, Mount Washington Valley Arts Assoc., 16 Norcross Circle, North Conway, register: 603-356-2787, www.mwvarts.org

July 31, Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-723-3421, www.medallionoperahouse.org

July 31-Aug. 1, Jerico ATV Weekend & Wingzilla, ATVs, food, Poker Run, music, games, www.androscogginvalleychamber.org., 603-752-6060.

July 31, Wheel of Awesome, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park, 1 Washington St., Dover, dovernh.org/artsfest.

Aug. 1, High Range, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org

Aug. 1, Ice Cream Social, 2 – 3:30 pm, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, info: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Aug. 1, Nature’s Harvest: The Art of Wildcrafting, 1 – 3 pm, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Aug. 1, Our Two Decade Celebration and Fundraiser, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com

Aug. 2, Sunny Sweeney, 6 pm, Feel the Barn Music, food available at 6 pm, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, tickets/info.: 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net

Aug. 3, Josh Ritter, 7 pm, Prescott Park Arts Festival River House Restaurant Concert Series, 7 pm, Wilcox Main Stage, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, 603-436-2848, www.prescottpark.org

Aug. 3, Music Night, Sweetbloods performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 3, Story Time and Craft Hour, 11 am – noon, free, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), held near Shannon Pond, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org. (In partnership with Moultonborough Public Library)

Aug. 3, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 4, BJ Hickman, 10:30 am, Cocheco Arts Festival Children’s Series, Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park, 1 Washington St., Dover, dovernh.org/artsfest.

Aug. 4, Cyanotype on Fabric Class, 10 am – 3 pm, design a scarf, pre-register at ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Aug. 4, Josh Ritter, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www. stonemountainartscenter.com

Aug. 4, Music Night, Katie Dobbins performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 5, A Sculpture for John F. Kennedy’s Grave Vanished in the 1970s; the Mystery is Solved, 2 - 3 pm, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Aug. 5, Devon Gilfillian, 7 pm, Prescott Park Arts Festival River House Restaurant Concert Series, 7 pm, Wilcox Main Stage, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, 603-436-2848, www.prescottpark. org

Aug. 5, Kevin Dolan and Simon Crawford, 7 pm, Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

Aug. 5, Steve Haidaichuk, Summer Wednesday Music Series, 4 – 7 pm, Fairbanks Lodge Patio, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, (800) 786-6754, www.cranmore. com.

Aug. 5 & 19, Free Family Theater Shows at Patchwork Players, Great North Woods Center for the Arts, 1993 U.S. Rt. 3, Columbia, 603-246-8998, www.gnwca.org.

Aug. 6, Caitlin Canty, 6 pm, Arts Jubilee, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, tickets/info: www.artsjubilee.org

Aug. 6, Guided Hike, 10 am – noon, Brook Walk via Old Auto Road, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 6, Maggie Rose, 7 pm, Prescott Park Arts Festival River House Restaurant Concert Series, 7 pm, Wilcox Main Stage, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, 603-436-2848, www.prescottpark.org.

Aug. 6, White Mountain Ceili Band, 7 pm, Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

Aug. 6-15, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

Aug. 7, First Friday at ArtWorks, 5 – 7 pm, apps, conversation and art. ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Aug. 7, Friday Night Jazz: The Baumer-Cattey-Toussaint Trio, 7 pm, Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com.

Aug. 7, Julia, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, Sunset Concert Series, Theater in the Wood, Intervale, tickets/info.: 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

Aug. 7, Movies on the Hill, The Goonies, 8:15 pm, Wolfeboro Parks & Recreation, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, Abenaki Hill in front of lodge, 603-569-5639.

Aug. 7, Caitlin Piper & Foxglove, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park, 1 Washington St., Dover, dovernh.org/artsfest. Aug. 7-9, On the Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 10 am, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.

Aug. 8, Compaq Big Band, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org

Aug. 8, Granite State Street Rodders, 4 - 7 pm, classic car show, raffles, food, music and more, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Aug. 8, Jackson Covered Bridge Dance, 6:30 am – 11 pm, free, old fashioned block party, music by Jon Sarty and the White Mountain Boys, food available, 603-383-9356, www.jacksonnh. com.

Aug. 8, Juanito Pascual Trio, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, 207-9357292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com

Aug. 8, 2026 Wood, Water & Wildlife Festival, 10 am-3 pm, Branch Hill Farm, Moose Mt. Regional Greenways, 603-473-2020.

Aug. 8, All About Insects (for Kids), 10 -11:30 am, geared for 3 – 9 year olds, Washington Hill Rd., Chocorua, program of Chocorua Lake Conservancy, sign up: 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake.org

Aug. 9, Alice Howe & Freebo Band, 6 pm, Feel the Barn Music, food available at 6 pm, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, tickets/info.: 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Aug. 10, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 11, Lecture Series: Laura Knoy – The Shopkeeper of Alsace, 7 – 8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org

Aug. 12, Candie Tremblay, Summer Wednesday Music Series, 4 – 7 pm, Fairbanks Lodge Patio, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, (800) 786-6754, www.cranmore. com.

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offered later in the week was Take Me Out to the Ball Game with Esther Williams, Gene Kelly, and Betty Garrett.

Old-fashioned dances were advertised in the Reporter with Turgeon’s Orchestra at Harmony Acres in the Conway area. The dances were popular in the summer months and were held each Saturday evening.

Those who were hankering after a treat could stop at Morrell’s Eastern Slope Ice Cream for a Lemon Sherbert or 12 other “delicious flavors” at the shop just one mile south of North Conway.

In late summer of 1912, several front-page stories in local newspapers brought local entertainment to the public. On the front page of the Reporter of August/early Sept., one could read about a “Baseball Double Header” which would be played at the Conway Athletic Park. The competition would see Conway vs. Limerick teams, with the Conway Brass Band playing music. It was advertised that the sporting event and music would be among the last of the season and surely not something to miss. Added to this, fireworks and a band concert would take place as summer ended at Peg Mill Bridge at 7 pm.

Young people were the focus of summer and fall events for Conway-area boys. Bartlett took up their “season’s work” with 40 boys at a meeting led by school principal Mr. Collins. County Secretary Roberts taught the boys some new group games.

The Union Boys, according to the same article, had a meeting and planned their programs for Scouting and special meetings in the church on Sunday evenings.

Fast-forward to July of 1950 and the Barnstormers, New Hampshire’s Oldest Summer Theatre in Tamworth, opened its 20th season with “The Ghost Train”. The price for seats was $1.00 to $1.75.

In July of 1950, vacationers and locals could sit at the soda fountain of the Eastern Slope Pharmacy and enjoy a Fresh Strawberry Sundae for a mere 18 cents. An ad in the Reporter urged readers to stop by, because the pharmacy offered Sealtest Ice Cream, the finest quality ice cream syrups, and of course, popular low prices.

The 1950s were the age of drive-in movie theatres, and the White Mountain Drive-In advertised such films as My Little Chickadee with Mae West and W.C. Fields, Young Man With a Horn starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy, and Captain Carey – USA with Alan Ladd. In the summer, gates opened at 7 pm, and the movies began at dusk.

As summer ended, vacationers and locals may have been sad to say a farewell to the warm weather season in the Conway area. But the Wednesday evening semi-weekly dances given by the Imperial Orchestra at the Conway-area Masonic Hall would offer something entertaining to pacify. The season ended with a thrilling and lively dance known as a grand hop. The orchestra increased to 12 players, and the event would run from 9 pm to 1:30 am.

Art at the Gafney Fundraiser Returns for 14th Year

The Gafney Library is thrilled to announce the return of its 14th Annual Art at the Gafney fundraising event! Featuring both new and returning artists, this beloved community tradition transforms the library into a vibrant showcase of creativity, talent, and inspiration. From stunning paintings and photography to unique handcrafted pieces, there is something to capture the imagination of visitors of all ages. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a longtime supporter, or simply looking for a beautiful and inspiring experience, Art at the Gafney promises to be an event you won’t want to miss!

Each artist has generously donated at least one piece of art to raffle off and another piece to show or sell, with works represented in a wide variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, fiber, mixed media, photography, prints, sculpture, books, and more. Art at the Gafney awards will be presented to participants across all mediums.

Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the summer, until the closing reception, which will be held on August 15 from 2 to 4 pm. Raffle tickets are 15 tickets for $10, six tickets for $5, and a single ticket at $1 each. Each ticket may be placed on a donated item of choice –over 85 items to choose from. All proceeds will go to the Gafney Library.

The Gafney Library encourages visitors to come, explore, and experience the many unique and diverse artistic talents that flourish within the region.

more information, call Library Director Amy Swanson or Peter Abate at 603-522-3401.

The exhibition is open during regular library hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1 to 7 pm, Friday 9 am to 2 pm, and Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm. For

Artists in this year’s show include: Peter Abate, Darlene Bean, Jeanne Berthiaume, Amy Bintz, Steve Brown, Alanna Callendrello, Renae Chrystal, Ashley Churchill, Pam Clark, Jennifer Cole, Martina Cyr, Susan Dansereau, Bob DeMario, Kiara DeMontier, Malori Denley, Ken Eason, Craig Evans, Daniel Faia, Peggy Farrell, Beth Felipe, Grace Ferguson, Fred Foley, Ron Fountain, Beth Fox, Frank Frazier, Jacqueline Garland, John Girouard, Gigi Gobbi, Maryann Goblick, J. P. Goodwin, Jillian Green, Henry Grover, Nancy Grover, Lauren Hammond, Renee Hardy, Ron Harrison, Patrick Hartnett, Linda Hefner, Holman, Sue Houde, Mary Antoinette Jackson, Frank Jedrychowski, Kenneth Jeffery, Charles Kartsonis, Josef Keller, Sean Kessler, Kathleen Kingston, Gary LaPierre, Karen Lord, Jeanne Loughan, Heather MacLeod, Rebecca Marella, Maureen McCarthy, Bridget Mellow, Dina Moise, Phillipe Moise, Anita Muise, Pat Nash, Raya Nepomuceno, Kate Niewenhous, Evelyn Nitzberg, Shawn Norris, Shawn Pelech, Martha Pike, Susan Raban, Norman Royle, Alysha Russo, Cheryl Shanahan, Suze Shaw, Mary Sheehan, Erin Slingsby, Gabe Smith, Liz Stefano, Rick Surette, Amy Swanson, Sharon Theiling, Susan Trayes, Tracie Turransky, Phil Twombley, Mary Ulinski, Joel Veillard, Jill Vendituoli, David Waller, Anne Willet. The Gafney Library is located at 14 High Street in Sanbornville. Learn more at gafneylibrary.org

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Making Quality Spirits at Cathedral Ledge Distillery

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Working in and owning a distillery is a long way from a career in finance and economics. But that distance is just how Christoper Burk, the co-owner of Cathedral Ledge Distillery, with his wife, Tracy, like it. While understanding the economics of running a business is very helpful, it also takes a certain skill set to set up and open a distillery that meets quality standards. That is what the Burks have accomplished at Cathedral Ledge Distillery, located at 3340 White Mountain Highway in North Conway.

Says Christoper, “We wanted to make organic spirits for a few reasons. We wanted to be sustainable and organic and produce high-quality products. This is mostly because we have a respect for the health of farmers that grow the grains we use.”

The Burks are aware that the health of conventional farmers can be adversely affected by the chemicals they use on their crops. As the owners of Cathedral Ledge Distillery, the couple want to avoid that by supporting organic grains, grown without chemicals. “Our organic spirits have been well received by our customers,” Christopher says, and he feels his distillery is on the right track with quality spirits and respect for farmers and the environment.

According to information at www. cathedralledgedistillery.com, “Every decision we make is viewed through the lens of sustainability. Organic farming requires much more forethought and is inherently better for the environment, as it improves soil quality, pollinator habitat, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration while reducing fossil fuel use, erosion, and chemical runoff. There are far fewer suppliers of certified organic grains and botanicals, underscoring the importance of working closely with our farm partners. The USDA program is a rigorous,

audited program. We can trace all of our ingredients, in each batch, back to the farm of origin and forward for five years. While labeling terms such as “all natural” are fraught with abuse, the standards of the USDA program are strictly enforced. So when you see the USDA seal, you can be confident that our products are completely GMO-free and contain no synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or cleaning products. And yes, we sincerely believe that by working mindfully with pristine water and exceptionally curated grains and botanicals, we can offer our consumers spirits of the highest quality.”

The business opened in December of 2020, and Christopher says he had not produced spirits before that time but had a desire to learn. He prepared by doing “a ton of reading about distilled spirits and how to set up the equipment needed for the process.”

He also toured many distilleries and credits the owners for their openness in sharing their expertise and answering his questions.

When the Burks moved forward, the first thing they did was construct

the distillery building, which sits on land in North Conway. “The distillery has timber frame construction and was built specifically for our needs,” Christopher explains. There was a lot to the process, such as installing four underground tanks. The structure is also 100 percent solar. “It took four years to plan and build,” he adds.

Information on the website shares that small family-owned farms used to be ubiquitous in New England. Sadly, seeing one today is a rare treat.

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have a traditional timber frame barn built to house the operation, much like the ones that housed the first stills in America. “We cherish the opportunity to work directly with the farmers that grow our grains and botanicals and recycle our production waste back into the ecosystem.”

“I did a lot of research, and we did most of the set-up, but some parts required licensed professionals, such as the boiler installation by steam fitters. I really wanted to know the business from the ground up,” Christopher adds.

Part of Christopher’s research required finding great farming partners, and he located several throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and New York. They produce the organic grains used at Cathedral Ledge Distillery: corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley.

“Our spirits are all grain-based,” Christopher says. “We produce whiskeys, gins, maple liqueur, and vodkas. We do not use artificial flavors, colors, preservatives or sweeteners.” This results in pure, tasty spirits that customers love.

At www.cathedralledgedistillery. com, further information explains, “In combination with our high-quality

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Rochester Main Street Announces 2026 Kids Summer Series

Rochester Main Street is excited to announce the return of the Kids Summer Series, a free family-friendly event series bringing games, activities, vendors, and downtown fun to Rochester throughout the summer.

The 2026 Kids Summer Series is organized by Rochester Main Street and made possible through the generous support of community partners. Fidium Fiber is the event sponsor for this year’s series, and Sage’s Entertainment is serving as the Presenting Partner, helping add even more fun and excitement to the events.

this year,” said Rochester Main Street’s Events Committee Chair Mandie Smith. “Bringing families downtown for free fun is not only the right thing to do, it helps get people downtown exploring the downtown businesses.”

Rochester Main Street’s Kids Summer Series is designed to create welcoming, family-focused opportunities for the community to gather downtown while supporting local businesses and encouraging families to explore all that downtown Rochester has to offer.

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organic ingredients, we use traditional craft distilling techniques. Our whiskeys are twice distilled in a pot still - no columns, thumpers, or coldfiltering - and aged in 53-gallon White American Oak barrels in our barns. Our vodka (which also serves as the base of our gins and liqueur) is finished on New Hampshire’s tallest vodka column and contains no ‘mouth-feel’ additives.”

Whiskey, on the other hand, can age for years. Christopher and staff make it all on-site, from grain to glass. There is plenty to see and shop for at Cathedral Ledge Distillery, with many spirits from which to choose. Customer favorites, according to Christopher, are bourbon and the maple liqueur, which is popular and has a real New Hampshire/New England feel.

The Kids Summer Series will take place on July 18, July 25, August 15, and August 19, with each event featuring its own theme, including Teddy Bear Picnic, Bubble Bash, Carnival of Smiles, Dinosaur Day, and Legends & Little Monsters.

Each event will include a variety of vendors, games, activities, and much more. Guyer Travel will also be joining Rochester Main Street at each event, collecting backpack supplies to support local students while bringing additional fun for families.

“Last year we saw between 50–75 families, and hope to see even more

Anyone interested in volunteering, setting up as a vendor, or sponsoring additional activities is encouraged to reach out to Rochester Main Street at RochesterNHMainStreet@gmail.com.

More information about the Kids Summer Series can be found at: www. rochestermainstreet.org/kids.html.

Rochester Main Street is a nonprofit volunteer organization devoted to the preservation, growth, and vitality of downtown Rochester. Through events, beautification, business support, historic preservation, and community partnerships, Rochester Main Street works to make downtown a vibrant place to work, shop, live, and play.

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Each person, whether a customer, an employee, or a family member, has their favorite spirit. For Christopher, it is rye whiskey and also gin. Tracy, like her husband, enjoys the gin produced at Cathedral Ledge. “We have similar tastes. All spirits have their place and can be enjoyed at a specific time of year. My choices depend on lots of things, such as what we are having for dinner or the weather or season,” Christoper says.

About 18 products are distilled each year, and some are seasonal. Says Christopher, “We just made a blueberry vodka, which is a great summer drink.” It is tempting to keep coming up with new flavors, but it is time-consuming. There is a limit to how many new creations the staff and Christopher can produce due to the time factor involved. “From a practical standpoint, we have to slow down when it comes to coming up with and making new products. Everything is fun to launch, but it all takes up shelf space.”

There is a vast difference in the aging and distilling times for each, with vodkas taking only two weeks to make.

For those who want to see how spirits are made and ask questions, Cathedral Ledge Distillery offers public tours year-round. The tours run from 30 minutes to longer, depending on what guests ask and want to know. “We have an appreciation for the craft of distilling, and we like to share that with our customers.”

The business that started as a dream has grown by leaps and bounds, and Christopher looks ahead with confidence. “We continue to grow through our tasting room in North Conway, the many farmers markets that we vend at throughout New Hampshire, and the NH Wine and Liquor Outlets. Our focus remains on producing the highest-quality spirits we can, in a manner we are proud of. I am confident that as long as we maintain this focus, good things lie ahead.”

Take a tour and discover how Cathedral Ledge Distillery’s organic New Hampshire spirits are distilled. Daily tours are offered at 1 and 3 pm. Tours are 30 minutes long; book online or call 603-730-5696 for same-day availability. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows. For more information visit www. cathedralledgedistillery.com.

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Native New Hampshire Author Patrick O. Connelly Comes to the Milton Town House

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author Patrick O. Connelly is the featured speaker for the New Hampshire Farm Museum on Sunday, August 16, at 1 pm at the Milton Old Town House on Route 125 in Milton. This is part of Old Home Days in Milton, and we hope to see you there!

Connelly describes over 30 years of transcribing the archives of Rochester, New Hampshire, as a passion that resulted in his detailed, annotated book “Rochester, NH – New Hampshire Territory to Township 1620 – 1799.” The book details grants made by the Massachusetts Bay Colony North of Dover, the indigenous Abenaki History in the Territory of Rochester, introduction to the early development of colonial Rochester (now the present towns of Rochester, Milton, and Farmington), natural resources of the territory, and Squire John Plumer (Plummer), the king’s magistrate who was appointed as magistrate

by Governor John Wentworth, the last Royal Governor of New Hampshire! It was Squire John Plumer who gave two parcels of land to his sons Joseph and Beard in the 1700’s. The New Hampshire Farm Museum is situated on the Plumer property, which comprises two historic homesteads.

Calling all historians and history buffs! You don’t want to miss this. Thanks to our generous sponsor, Branch Hill Farm, this is free to the public. Join this free lecture highlighting the Northeast Parish Development into the Town of Milton between 1795 and 1802 on Sunday, August 16, at 1 pm at the Old Milton Town House. Book signing to follow. Books will be available for purchase!

For more information, please contact Janet Hotchkiss, M.S., Program Director, New Hampshire Farm Museum at 603-652-7840.

Juston McKinney Just Added to Stone Mountain Arts November Lineup

With multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show”, one-hour specials on “Comedy Central”, and “Amazon Prime”, including Parentally Challenged and On Mid-Life Support, Juston is at the top of his game. He just released his 5th stand-up special, On the Bright Side, currently streaming on his YouTube channel.

Juston was born in Portsmouth, NH, and grew up living on the border of New Hampshire and Maine. In the late 1990s, after spending seven years as a Deputy Sheriff in rural Maine, he traded his gun for a microphone and moved to NYC to pursue a career in comedy. He quickly became a regular at Comic Strip Live, Stand-Up New York, Dangerfield’s, Gotham, Caroline’s on Broadway, and the New York Times called him “Destined for star-

dom.” Juston has starred in numerous “Comedy Central” shows, including his half-hour Comedy Central Presents and his one-hour special Juston McKinney-A Middle-Class Hole. He has multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien, as well as a “Showtime” Special with Rob Gronkowski. He has also appeared twice at Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home at the TD Garden. His TV & movie credits include: The King of Queens,100 Centre Street, The Zoo Keeper, and Here Comes the Boom. Juston’s show is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield, Maine. Tickets are available now at stonemountainartscenter. com.

New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers are preparing a proactive strategy of law enforcement initiatives geared toward encouraging safe and responsible individual riding practices this summer and beyond. With the majority of trails now open in the state, riders should be sure to understand all the rules and regulations associated with safe and responsible OHRV operation. They are also asked to be respectful toward residents and landowners, to stay on marked trails, to operate within their skill level, to wear protective equipment, including helmets, and to keep both hands on handlebars.

“Operating an OHRV on private property without landowner permission is by far the most common com-

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plaint received by Fish and Game regarding OHRVs,” said Captain Mike Eastman, who coordinates OHRV safety education and enforcement for Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Division. “Landowner grievances are where we will be focusing a great deal of our enforcement efforts as the riding season progresses.”

Unlike other outdoor activities, such as hunting or hiking, where private land must be posted to keep people off, riders of motorized vehicles must have written landowner permission, whether the land is posted or not. Local OHRV clubs have been able to establish marked, designated trails through dedicated work with individual property owners to procure the necessary landowner agreements to establish trail

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systems. In addition to operating off designated trails, noise from illegally modified exhaust systems and excessive speed are the most frequent complaints Fish and Game receives from property owners.

“Fish and Game is also very focused throughout the year on educating the public about the principles of safe OHRV operation,” said Eastman. “Operating an OHRV is all about personal responsibility, and accidents are usually caused by people driving carelessly, too fast, beyond their skill level, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. To help prevent accidents, riders should always anticipate other operators on the trail, stay to the right side of the route, and maintain a safe following distance from the machine in front of them. It may seem like common sense, but wearing a helmet and keeping both hands on the handlebars and remaining in control of the machine are crucial to a safe and exciting ride.”

In addition to enhanced enforcement, safety education is another way that Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Division works to foster responsible OHRV operation. Each year, volunteer OHRV safety instructors educate over 1,000 students regarding OHRV rules, regulations, and responsible and safe operation. State law requires all operators 12 years of age and over to have either a valid motor vehicle driver’s license or to have successfully completed an approved OHRV safety education class in order to operate off their own property. “We strongly recommend that all riders who purchase or rent an OHRV take a safety class to help reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage,” said Eastman. For safety education classes, safe riding tips, information on where to ride, laws, and registration requirements, visit www.wildnh.com/ohrv/ safety-facts.html.

Paddle for a Cause Fundraiser for ACTS Service Dogs at Saco River Tubing Center

Grab your friends and enjoy some fun and sun on the river. Join in at the Saco River Tubing Center, 558 White Mountain Highway, in Conway, on Wednesday, July 29. River access is from 9 am to 3 pm, ACTS Service Dogs will be there from 9 am – noon. A portion of every tube, kayak, and canoe rental goes directly to supporting ACTS and our service dogs in train-

ing! You’ll also get to meet some of the amazing dogs and enjoy the amazing Saco River. Your participation helps fund the training of life-changing service dogs. Come for the cause, stay for the fun! For more information, please visit our website at www.assistancecanine. org or call or email 603-383-2073 or info@assistancecanine.org.