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The 2026 Season at The Wright Museum of World War II By Mark Okrant As reported numerous times in The Laker throughout the years, the Granite State is home to a number of excellent museums. One of this writer’s favorites, the Wright Museum of World War II, was founded in 1994, for the purpose of making future generations aware of the sacrifices and contributions by countless Americans during the Second World War. Located at 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro, the museum has an extremely clever exterior design that passers-by simply cannot ignore. On one side of the building, it appears as though a large tank just blasted through the red brick exterior, heading straight for the street. In the case of the Wright Museum, the surprises do not end there. The Wright offers two large galleries: one devoted to the military theater and a second that presents the way lives were lived here in the states during the war years. The clever design of the museum simultaneously satisfies those with an interest in the strategy, technology, and regalia of the battleground, while others can experience the film, fashion, culture, and innovations that evolved on the home front. With more than 14,000 items in its collection, the Wright Museum offers a wealth of special artifacts and dioramas, highlighted by three different types of tanks and a 1939-45-time tunnel that depicts changes occurring at home. It is attention to detail about the home front that truly sets this museum apart. Where else can you view a
period soda fountain and a timeline of household items during the war years? While older visitors will revel in the photographs and artifacts provided by the curators, the collection is certainly relevant to every generation and gender. In addition to its excellent permanent display, this museum has become increasingly interactive—with several touch screens and four sound stick displays—characteristics that are particularly popular among younger audiences. The museum is open daily through October 31, with exhibits, military vehicles, and its popular “Time Tunnel” depicting life in America during World War II. As always, the Wright and its curating partners clearly capture timeless themes that are significant to citizens of this country. At times, it has been immigration, prejudice, civil rights, heroism, and what it means to be an American. However, while making one’s way through the special exhibits, visitors learn that the privileges
we take for granted are not shared universally. Each exhibit—while portraying events from more than three-quarters of a century ago—has current relevance. Current Seasonal Exhibits (through October 31) are: From Sails to Atoms-The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard – “In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Wright Museum will be highlighting one of New England’s most enduring contributions to the nation’s history: the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The shipyard has a long and storied history. In its early days, notable ships such as the USS Washington and USS Congress were built there. In 1855, the shipyard also was responsible for the overhaul of “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution. The first submarine built at the shipyard was the USS L-8 in 1917. During World War II, the shipyard’s production of submarines was prolific, tallying more than 70 subs, including a record four launched in a single day. In the Cold War era, the
yard was home to the construction of the revolutionary USS Albacore, the first teardrop-hull submarine.” Always Vigilant-Civil Air Patrol from WWII through Today – “The Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, federally funded, 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that serves as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Founded on December 1, 1941, to mobilize the nation’s civilian aviation resources for national defense service, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that is a cost-effective force multiplier for Air Force-assigned missions. This special exhibit will highlight the role of CAP in civil defense, emergency response, and other missions throughout its history. Featuring historic objects, videos, and interactives, this exhibit is great for all ages.” Again, this season, the popular series of Wright Education Programs will consist of lectures and book signings by authors. Attendees at this season’s series will be charged $12 for non-members and $8 for Wright Museum members. Programs will be held in the DuQuoin Education Center, on Tuesdays on the first floor. Most sessions begin at 7 pm and consist of a lecture followed by a question-and-answer session. These sell out fast, and the museum recommends advance reservations for these programs. Here is the schedule moving through this
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Taylor Swift Tribute Comes to the Clouds August 1 Are you ready for it? Great Waters Summer Concerts is thrilled to present Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Show as part of its Concerts in the Clouds series on Saturday, August 1, from 7:30 to 9 pm. Set beneath the signature acoustical tent at Castle in the Clouds, this high-energy, open-air performance will transform the mountaintop into a celebration of all things Taylor. Blank Space brings Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour to life with a full live band, powerhouse vocals, and an electrifying stage presence that captures every era. From country roots to pop superstardom, fans can expect a night filled with sing-along anthems, fan-favorite
moments, and just the right amount of sparkle. Whether you’ve been a fan since “Tim McGraw” or you’re deep in your Eras era, this is your chance to sing, dance, and relive the magic. And because no Swiftie experience is complete without a little creativity and connection, friendship bracelet-making materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis—so come early and trade, create, and make new memories. More than just a concert, Blank Space is a full-on fan experience—celebrating the music, the stories, and the community that make Taylor Swift’s world so special. Set against sweeping views of Lake
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and a shared love of live performance. Great Waters is a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the Lakes Region. Special thanks to our leadership sponsors—Eastern Propane and Oil, Belknap Landscaping, Maxfield Real Estate, Paul Zimmerman, Fidelity Investments, and Lake Winni Team—for making this season possible. The performance will take place at Concerts in the Clouds at Castle in the Clouds, 483 Ossipee Park Road, Moultonborough, NH. Tickets are available at www.greatwaters.org, by phone at 603-569-7710, or at the Great Waters office in Wolfeboro.
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to the museum’s featured 2026 exhibit on the shipyard. Additionally, the following event promises to provide entertainment for a range of attendees: August 15, 2026 – Cruise In to the Wright, the museum’s annual antique and classic vehicle gathering. Dozens of antique cars, hot rods, and motorcycles will return to the museum. While at the Wright Museum, you should spend an additional hour or more viewing the facility’s permanent collection. Even if you have visited before, there is much to uncover. It is guaranteed that each trip to the Wright will be like a treasure hunt, wherein a visitor finds objects that were not noticed previously. The Wright Museum is open from May 1 through October 31. Museum hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, and Sunday from 12 to 4 pm. Admission is free for members and children 0-4; $8 for children 5-17; $17 for adults (purchase online to receive a discount); $44 for families (2 adults/ seniors plus 3 students; and $14 for military and seniors.
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On Tuesday, July 28, the Wright Museum will welcome Alex Kershaw. This is the tenth program of the Wright Museum’s 2026 Education Series. In the early morning hours of October 24, 1944, the legendary U.S. Navy submarine Tang was hit by one of its own faulty torpedoes. The survivors of the explosion struggled to stay alive one hundred-eighty feet beneath the surface, while the Japanese dropped deadly depth charges. As the air ran out, some of the crew made a daring ascent through the escape hatch. In the end, just nine of the original eightyman crew survived. But the survivors were beginning a far greater ordeal. After being picked up by the Japanese, they were sent to an interrogation camp known as the “Torture Farm.” When they were liberated in 1945, they were close to death,
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Celebrating 100 Years of the Sandwich Home Industries
Story and photos by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper This summer’s exhibit at the Sandwich Historical Society is a nod to the people – mostly women – who started a handicraft shop to sell their creations. Old photographs, information peppered throughout the gallery, and many beautiful handmade items, from hooked rugs to pottery, baskets, woven items, and more, comprise the exhibit. The display offers a fascinating look back at the Sandwich Home Industries, an organization that led to the founding of the statewide, respected League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Titled “Beauty and Utility: A Century of the Sandwich Home Industries,” the exhibit will be on view until Sept. 5, 2026. Housed within the Sandwich Historical Society, the exhibit fills the gallery space with wonderful old photos of early members and events, how the Industries formed, such things as a tea room and committees that oversaw the workings of the group, and images of the (mostly) women who ran the first shops each summer. None of this would have happened without the support and vision of a Sandwich area summer resident, Mary Coolidge. Although well off, Mary and her husband, J. Randolph Coolidge, respected the talents of local people and
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• Sandwich Home Industries continued from page 10 just an exhibit: to make the new group successful financially. The goal was to open a shop where the fine, handmade articles from the area would be sold. Mary also wanted to offer refreshments at a tearoom to visitors. The group of women leased a local building, the Heard store, for a salesroom. The Baptist Ladies Aid allowed the group to use the Christian Endeavor Hall as a tearoom. Old photos of these early buildings are shown at the start of the exhibit. The newly formed Sandwich Home Industries sold many things in their shop, including baskets, woodwork, rugs, children’s clothing, ironwork, knitted goods and candles. Soon local men who were handy and artistic also became consignors for the shop, offering handmade baskets and fireplace tools. Some of these items have survived and are owned by local families; the items are part of the Historical Society exhibit. Early crafting demonstrations showed the public what the creative Sandwich people were doing. It was a great way to educate the public, while also selling wares to eager buyers. Lauren Hansen, museum and collections coordinator for the Sandwich Historical Society, says that while many area residents at that time did
not have a great deal of money to buy the crafted items, tourists certainly did. They vacationed in the Sandwich area and bought rugs, woven items, woodworking, and much more. A cornerstone of the exhibit is a large portrait painting of a young Mary Coolidge with her son, which is on loan from the New Hampshire Historical Society. It was painted by Anna Elizabeth Klumpke, who had it exhibited in Paris. Information in the Historical Society’s large exhibit room traces the story of how the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen was formed. A large sign advertising the League of N.H. Craftsmen Sandwich Home Industries Craft Shop is an older piece and interesting to those who know the story of the League’s beginnings. A particular old photo shows an early Industries crafter, Lillian Heard, leading a needlework gathering. The women look to be having fun as they learn a craft that required skill. It is just such images that bring the exhibit to life and trace the works of the group, from selling their wares to sharing their knowledge via craft classes. Beautiful handmade items fill the walls and display areas and tell the unique and incredible story of creativity, dedication, and fortitude. Says Lauren, “The exhibit was put together with the help of Franz Nico-
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Yester year Visionary Early Settlers: The Courageous Leaders Who Built the Lakes Region By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper It takes courage and endurance to travel into the unknown. It also takes a spirit of adventure to settle in a place that is remote and perhaps dangerous. That was the story of the early settlers in and around the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The towns we know today – Gilford, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, Wolfeboro, and Bristol, to name but a few, were vastly different places in the 1700s. These areas were hamlets at best and began with a modest population and a few log cabins surrounded by thick woods. However, even small groups of settlers needed some form of rules for land ownership and boundaries, and laws to handle misdeeds, etc. As the years went on, citizens of even remote communities knew about the Revolutionary War, which was brewing. Residents had to decide if they would form a militia and support the effort for self-government or remain loyal to the king. War could break out at any time, and it might mean taking up arms, leaving their land and families and stepping onto the battlefield. Each community needed a leader men with a natural-born ability to take charge when called upon to oversee things. In Gilmanton, in the winter of 1761, Benjamin Mudgett and his wife, from another New Hampshire town some distance away, arrived in what would become Gilmanton. They had walked over 10 miles, and Mrs. Mudgett was said to be the first woman to arrive in the area. They were soon joined by other families, such as the John Mudgetts, and Orlando Weed and his wife. For a time, they were the only three families in that area and they endured a difficult, snowy
season in their new home. It might be difficult for present-day people to understand what such a winter was like and the hardships they endured: living in small structures, huddling around the fire, eating a meager diet of dried food such as beans and hunting for game in deep snow. Keeping warm and foraging for food were probably the major business of that winter. More Mudgett family members (some with the last name of Bean) arrived to settle in the ensuing years. Mrs. (Benjamin) Mudgett, the wife of the original settler, gave birth in 1764 to the town’s first male child, Samuel Mudgett. She lived a long life, dying at age 95. It is likely she never forgot her first months in the remote area but a vision of owning land and living free kept Mrs. Mudgett and her husband there. Captain Joseph Badger was an original proprietor of Gilmanton and also settled in the area (around the time of the Mudgett’s arrival). Badger was probably a born leader and those in the community respected his knowledge and were confident in his decisions. Interestingly, it is written that after moving to the area from Haverhill, Massachusetts, he gathered neighbors to help him raise his barn. After the build was completed, Badger invited every man, woman and child to take supper with him. Such kindness endeared Badger to his neighbors and cemented their respect for him. Gilmanton saw its men involved in the fight for freedom in the Revolutionary War. Colonel Antipas Gilman was sent to a deliberative convention in Exeter, New Hampshire, showing his leadership skills. Men in the town volunteered and Gilmanton’s Lieutenant
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Ebenezer Eastman led the troops. These early men and women that fought terrible weather, the dangers of living in the woods, and war, settled what would later become the town of Gilmanton with a growing population as the years went by. In Meredith, New Hampshire, early settler, Colonel Ebenezer Smith, an agent of the original grantees, was a leading member of the town. Smith contributed much to the growth of the town and has not been forgotten these many years later. As people were considering journeying to the area, they were urged by Smith to settle in Meredith and become farmers. According to historical information at www.meredithnh.gov, in 1768 the settlement was incorporated as a town by colonial Governor John Wentworth and the General Court… from the beginning, the more industrious, led by Colonel Smith, began to utilize the rivers and streams to power saw mills and grist mills, two fundamental industries in every town. History tells us that Smith led Meredith men as the Revolutionary War was upon the country. Over the years, Smith was a leader in Meredith and is considered its founding father. With foresight, Smith owned a great deal of land in the town. Early on, he saw the value of water power, something many settlers would not have had the initiative to identify. Eventually, Smith and a partner, John Jenness, harnessed the water power and used it for such things as a saw mill. Later, a grist mill opened for business. Both mills credited Smith’s early vision. An article at www.lwhu.us (Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society) titled Meredith Village: An Historical Overview, relates that many things can be credited to Smith, such as organizing the settlement into an incorporated township in 1768, leading the town to fight in the Revolutionary War, and
acting as a representative for Meredith and the surrounding communities in the provincial and state governments. According to information on the Meredith Historical Society’s website (www.meredithhistoricalsocietynh. org), a book titled “Ebenezer Smith, Meredith’s Prime Mover: Biography of a Local, State, and National Founding Father” by Rudy VanVeghten delves deep into the life of Smith. An original settler of Gilford was Revolutionary War veteran, Samuel Jewett, who built a home in the area in 1777. (However, there is some doubt if he was the first to settle there.) In “The Gunstock Parish: A History of Gilford, New Hampshire” by Adair Mulligan, it is related that Jewett built a log house in Gilford in 1777, but some records point to at least 12 men settling in present-day Gilford before Jewett purchased the lot for his cabin. Another early settler in Gilford was Daniel Avery, who was a successful businessman in the village. He was living in Gilford by 1790 and started a trading business by a bridge on a trafficked road. Things must have gone well for Avery because he soon enlarged his business holdings and built a factory. All this made him one of the most heavily taxed people in the town, but he paid his bills and was respected by his neighbors. Heading toward the northern New Hampshire mountains, the village of Sandwich was chartered in 1763. In that year, Governor Benning Wentworth divided a tract of land into 72 shares, some of which were given to various groups as well as to individuals. Sixty-six people became proprietors of the new town, and their first order of business was to find a leader. They determined Daniel Beede of Gilmanton • Yesteryear continued on page 13
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• Yesteryear continued from page 12 was the best person for the job. At 38 years of age, Daniel had the right stuff: good judgement, great prudence, and “unfailing hospitality” as was listed as his attributes. Although his father was strict that Daniel not waste his time reading and studying, he did so and learned about mathematics, trigonometry and surveying. His knowledge as a surveyor won him the job of mapping out the land in Sandwich, which led to his subsequent residence there. In the fall of 1767, Daniel and his wife and a few others journeyed to Sandwich and chose a spot for a house. It would have been a difficult trip, as they pushed through swamps, forests, and meagre paths to show them the way. They chose the spot and built a log cabin immediately. It was lucky they made shelter because a snowstorm was soon upon them.
The group, led by Daniel, must have stuck it out and prospered. As a natural leader, Daniel was respected as seen by the first town meeting being held at his house in 1772. He was chosen as town clerk, a member of the first board of selectmen, and Justice of the Peace for the town. He was later appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Stafford County. But his work did not end there when he was a delegate to the first Constitutional Convention in 1791 – 1792. These men (and women) journeyed through thickly forested and sometimes dangerous territory and used their wits to survive. They took the chance to carve out lives of independence and to prosper. They were good neighbors and well respected in their communities. Their towns grew, largely because these people led the way as true visionary early settlers.
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Indoor Pickleball, 5 - 7 pm, Sandwich Elementary School gym, Sandwich, Tues., Thurs. Friday, 603-387-2180, parksandrec@sandwichnh.org. Kirkwood Gardens, free, open to public year-round, Rt. 3, Holderness, tour the gardens, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194. Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, 503 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 603-3665950, www.lwhs.us. Loon Center, walking trails, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-4765666, www.loon.org.
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Millie B., cruise on Millie B., a replica of a 1928 Hacker-Craft, 45-minute tour, info/tours: NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro, www.nhbm.org, 603-569-4554. M/S Mount Washington, day and evening cruises, Weirs Beach, 603-366BOAT, www.cruisenh.com. Newfound Lake Association, programs, classes, discovery walks, exhibits, Eco Tours, lake activities, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org. New Hampshire Boat Museum, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554. Second location: 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
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‘On The Lake’ Exhibit through July at Meredith League of NH Craftsmen The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, invites you in for our July exhibit, On the Lake. This exhibit welcomes in the summer and celebrates the lakes region with gorgeous, handcrafted pieces of all kinds by more than a dozen juried artists. Through all the mediums and styles on display, this exhibit captures the breadth of activities and sights found on and around the water. Photography and handcrafted prints by numerous artists showcase tranquil shorelines, lake wildlife, and scenic mountain views that evoke summer days spent outdoors. Cheryl Miller, Christine Pellerin, and Rachel Benson bring the colors and textures of the region to life through felted, woven, and stitched works, while John Drost and Carter Harrison capture the essence of the lake through vibrant, blue-dyed maple oil lamps and beautifully turned wooden bowls accented with lake-shaped blue resin, reflecting the colors and contours of New Hampshire’s waters. Glass artists Karen Reed and Steve Giles capture shimmering waters and beloved lake motifs in stained glass creations that will shine through lake-house windows, and Becky Sawyer offers wearable reminders of time spent by the water through thoughtfully crafted
pieces inspired by loons, sailboats, colorful shoreline sunsets, and other lakeside treasures. Whether you spend your summers boating, fishing, swimming, paddling, or simply relaxing by the shore, On the Lake celebrates the memories, landscapes, and traditions that make the Lakes Region such a special place. Whether a local or a visitor, you are invited to explore this diverse collection of fine craft and find the perfect piece to bring a little bit of the lake home with you. The Meredith Fine Craft Gallery invites you to stop by and explore our collection, meet the artistry behind each piece, and find something special for every occasion. For more information, please call the Gallery at 603279-7920 or visit our website meredith.nhcrafts.org. The League of NH Craftsmen Gallery is located at 279 DW Hwy. Meredith, NH. The League of NH Craftsmen is a non-profit organization that encourages and promotes the creation, use, and preservation of fine contemporary and traditional hand crafts. The League represents the signature of excellence in fine craft, through the work of its juried members and its rigorous standards for self-expression, vision, and quality craftsmanship.
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materials fee to be paid in cash or check to the instructor on the day of class. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Those who wish to take the class MUST sign up by Wednesday, July 29. To register for this workshop, call the League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery at 603279-7920 or visit the Gallery at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith. For more details, visit our website at http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/ and our Facebook page at http://www. facebook.com/nhcraft/. The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery is located at 279 DW Hwy, Meredith, and is dedicated to the education and support of NH’s fine craft tradition since 1932.
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Retirement Income Planning: Make Your Money Last
Recycling Collection on July 25: Bring Out Your Plastics Weather permitting, the next soft plastics/styrofoam recycling collection event will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 11 am to 1 pm. Members of the Green Sanctuary & Social Justice Committees of the Unitarian/Universalist congregation, as well as the Laconia/Gilford Lions, will be curbside at the little white church at 172 Pleasant St. to collect soft plastics & #6 styrofoam for recycling. No hard or ‘crunchy’ plastics or pet food bags are acceptable. Try the following tests to see if your plastics can be dropped off: 1) See if the plastic will stretch when pulled. If yes, it can be included. If it tears or rips like paper, no. 2) Is the plastic shiny or does
it make a crinkly, crunchy sound when crumpled? If yes, it is not acceptable for this program. No hard plastics can be accepted. Only hard styrofoam products bearing a “#6” symbol may be accepted. Please keep plastics & styrofoam separate. All plastics & styrofoam must be clean, dry, and free of labels. There is no charge or fee to drop off these items. You do not need to be a resident of Laconia or Gilford to be part of this effort. It is open to all. Please screen your items to ensure you only include acceptable donations. Items mixed with unacceptable donations must be refused or trashed. Our thanks to all who help in these efforts.
Financial Advisor Matt Rigatti from Pointes North Wealth Management will be at the Meredith Public Library (91 Main Street, Meredith) to discuss Retirement Income Planning: Make Your Money Last on Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 pm. Matt explains that the good news is that many people are living longer lives. The bad news? That generally translates into a longer period of time that people need their retirement income to last. Life expectancy has increased at a steady pace over the years and is expected to continue increasing. Accord-
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Summer Programs Heat Up at the Wolfeboro Public Library The Wolfeboro Public Library is keeping the community active this season with a diverse lineup of summer events tailored for all age groups. From hands-on youth workshops to adult hobby groups, the library serves as a central hub for learning, creating, and socializing. Residents and visitors can explore the full free schedule and registration information on the Wolfeboro Public Library Upcoming Events Calendar. Children and Families - Young readers and families can participate in interactive literacy and activity sessions. Toddler Storytime: Weekly Tuesday morning sessions packed with stories, music, and physical movement for early development. Family Storytime: Open Thursday morning, read-aloud
gatherings are ideal for siblings of multiple ages. Featured Storytellers: Live performances by guest artists like storyteller Simon Brooks. Book Clubs: Engaging youth discussions, including the popular “I Survived” book club series. LED Mini-Golf: An indoor, 9-hole glowing mini-golf course hosted by One Up Games will take over the library’s Bradley Room. Teen Programs - The Summer Reading Program features dedicated interactive workshops for teenagers. Hydro Dipping: A creative hands-on workshop focused on custom-designing items using water-transfer painting. Teen Book Clubs: Specialized literary circles to discuss contemporary young adult novels. Movie Matinees: Afternoon community viewings including
screenings of popular titles like The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Adult Enrichment - Adults have access to an array of skill-building seminars, local history resources, travel discussions, and strategy groups. Book Signing: Authors Joyce Maynard and Eric Dolan will be available to meet the community for July book signing sessions. Needle Felting: Guided beginner crafting workshops focused on textile art. Hobby & Strategy Groups: Dropin games including Monday Cribbage, Thursday Mah-jongg, Friday Scrabble, and 18 year or older Chess Club. Wellness Classes: Rejuvenating regular Friday sessions of Chair Yoga. Genealogy Wednesdays: Dedicated weekly research assistance inside the Thayer Genealogy and Local History Room.
Tech Help with Mike: One-on-one troubleshooting appointments available on Tuesdays for phones, tablets, and library apps like Libby. Strategic Planning Survey - In addition to offering enrichment opportunities, the library is seeking vital community feedback. Residents are encouraged to fill out a community survey to guide the library’s three-year strategic plan. Feedback helps shape future resources and programming options. Information has been sent to all households via mail. For registration deadlines or to secure a spot for limited-space workshops, browse the official Wolfeboro Public Library Site or call the main desk at 603-569-2428.
Mammoth Road: NH Folk Takes at Lake Winnipesaukee Museum On Wednesday, July 22, at 7 pm, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host New Hampshire Humanities speaker Erin E. Moulton, who will present “The Mammoth Road: New Hampshire Folk Tales as an Avenue
to Local History and Culture.” Since seating is limited, reservations are requested by e-mail to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail.com or by phone to 603-366-5950. This grant-funded program is free for all attendees.
location from which they spring, we Erin E. Moulton writes books and can access history in a new and entertracks dead people. As a researcher, taining way. Join us to hear and explore slipping into old records and explorfolk tales collected by the New Hamping past lives is something Moulton has done for herself and for others for shire Women’s Federation (1932) and dig into local resources in search of over fourteen years. She is a member truths. Was it a tall tale or town histoof the Association of Professional Ge.com ry? Let’s find out! nealogists, the New Hampshire HistorThe Lake Winnipesaukee Historical ical Society, and the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists and serves on Society was founded in 1985 with the mission to promote and preserve the the landmark committee for the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. She history and heritage of the Big Lake and its vicinity. Programs focusing on has written several books, mostly for children. (www.erinmoulton.com) the Lakes Region and New Hampshire In her talk, Moulton will explore history are held on Wednesdays during the summer season. Located at 503 Enhow folk tales are passed from one dicott Street North, next to Funspot in generation to another, embellished by the Lake Winni Museum is time and teller, Things as in: “Ethan to seeCrawford and Thingsthe to Weirs, do was as tall as Mount Washington. He open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm through mid-Occould carry at least seven men on his tober. back!” Yet, when we look at folk tales, the people who compiled them, and the
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Winnipesaukee Playhouse Presents Neil Simon’s Beloved Comedy The Winnipesaukee Playhouse’s professional summer season continues with the ultimate buddy comedy, Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. The play made its Broadway debut in 1965 before launching the popular film and television spinoffs. It follows the relationship between the neurotic, neatfreak Felix Unger and his slovenly friend and roommate, Oscar Madison. The Playhouse’s production was chosen to showcase the talents of actors Robert Hooghkirk and Cory Lawson, and, according to patron and company services director, Lesley Pankhurst, it’s “the rare case when we choose a play specifically for the actors involved. In just four seasons, Robert has become a firm audience favorite, and one of our most prolific actors. He is best remembered for his performances as Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express and for last summer’s one-man show, Fully Committed. Cory is a full-time member of
staff who has a long, by a talented cast respected acting caof actors, includreer we have yet to ing Timothy Adams Jr. and Evan showcase on our Ross Brody, who stage. The two of them together fit the were recently bill perfectly for Feseen in the Playlix and Oscar!” house’s production of Come It seems even playFrom Away. Livwright Neil Simon vie Hirshfield would agree with that. While living in The Playhouse’s Director of Education returns for her New York, Lawson and Community Engagement, Cory second season, spent seven years as Lawson, plays Oscar Madison in the having been seen the personal assis- production. Lawson served as Neil as Linda in last tant to the renowned Simon’s personal assistant for seven summer’s proplaywright who years and has a unique perspective on duction of The once told him he’d the renowned playwright and his work. Wedding Singer. Rounding out make a good Oscar that cast are Jesse someday. Lawson Garlick, Michael Jones, and Anya Petdoesn’t know whether that was meant kovic, who are all making their Playas a compliment or not, but he’s “gratehouse debuts. ful to finally have the chance to play The production is directed by Rebecthe role!” Hooghkirk and Lawson are joined ca Tucker, who is best known to Play-
house audiences for her work on the stage, performing in nearly two dozen productions over the course of eight years. It is her second time directing a professional production at the Playhouse. Pankhurst says, “Rebecca is one of the most thoughtful, insightful actors we’ve had the pleasure of working with. It only makes sense that she brings that same talent, passion, and attention to detail in her work as a director. Additionally, she brings such a joyful presence to her work. We’re so honored she continues to return to us even as she’s entered a new phase in her career.” The Odd Couple runs through July 25. The Playhouse’s 2026 Professional Season, which is sponsored by R&D Paving and Lakes Region Community College. The production is further sponsored by the Fitness Edge and Lovering Volvo. Tickets are available at www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.
The Story of the von Trapp Family Presented at the Wright Museum On Tuesday, July 21, the Wright Museum will welcome Bob Stafford. This is the ninth program of the Wright Museum’s 2026 Education Series. The film made them household names, the music became part of our everyday lives, and now you can discover the remarkable true story that captured Hollywood’s imagination and helped make cinematic history. Doors open at 6 pm, the program begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, July 21, at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center, 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Admission is $8 for members and $12
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322 KINGS HWY, UNIT 209 $450,000 NEW DURHAM, 322 KINGS HWY, UNIT NH 209 03855 BATH 2 BED | 1 BATH NEW DURHAM, NH 03855 $450,000 78 MLS 4981578 $450,000 2BED BED | 1 BATH gliano | 603-630-9762 2 | 1 BATH Rick Marigliano MLS| 603-630-9762 4981578 Terry Small | 603-321-1036
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