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Small Town, Big Signal: Inside Wolfeboro Community Television’s Growing Impact

By Mike Moore

News is available in abundance on the internet, but rarely do these news outlets zero in on the happenings of each of our specific little towns throughout the Lakes Region. Since 2002, the community of Wolfeboro has had just that with Wolfeboro Community Television (WCTV25), a nonprofit, public access station that provides a more in-depth view of the local government, schools, and special events throughout the year. Over the last two-plus decades, WCTV has grown into multiple stations on the local cable providers and expanded its scope further when they started their YouTube channel, which helped them share their original, local programming to those interested anywhere. But for WCTV to thrive as the important news source they are, the nonprofit has relied on the generosity of the community through charitable contributions and fundraising events.

So, what does it take to run a public access television station successfully in the age of social media? WCTV found that the perfect component to achieve that success is a community full of passionate, talented, tech-savvy, and creative volunteers. Executive Director Timothy Goodwin came to Wolfeboro Community Television ten years ago with plenty of experience running nonprofits. With a background in electrical engineering as well, Goodwin has overseen a multitude of equipment upgrades, with the most recent example being installing a brand-new server that allows them to broadcast in high

definition. Jake Cantrall joined WCTV eight years ago, and despite having to relocate out of state, he stayed on with the station in a remote capacity. Originally starting out as the station programmer, Cantrall’s areas of expertise have grown, as he also edits videos and writes scripts, in addition to a variety of related programming duties. With the sustained popularity in Wolfeboro, WCTV continues to add staff members and volunteers to the team.

And as technology advances, Goodwin and the team at Wolfeboro Community Television intend to keep up with the new technological opportunities. The station aims to bring its community TV to the Wolfeboro cable cutters, with the goal of airing its programming on streaming media services such as Prime, Apple TV, and Roku. The programming lineup has everything locals could be looking for about Wolfeboro, New Durham, and

the surrounding communities. Now, the improved technical quality of their existing programming, like the various Wolfeboro town meetings on channel 25 and the local school district meetings in their entirety on channel 26, in high-quality audio and video. The upgraded server and the many other improvements that Goodwin, Cantrall, and the WCTV team have implemented have opened up many new opportunities, allowing WCTV to serve as an ideal place for community members wanting to provide content relatable to those living and visiting the Lakes Region.

While covering the public meetings of the local government and schools is an important part of the mission, WCTV is passionate about honoring the traditional spirit of public access by encouraging anyone from the area looking for a platform to share their perspectives with the community. Not

only do they reserve airtime for the show, but they also welcome those of all experience levels to utilize their expertise and equipment, serving as a great partner to help make the production go as smoothly as possible. Showcasing the wide mix of perspectives, interests, and opinions of the Wolfeboro and New Durham communities is a key goal for the nonprofit, and taking one scroll through their programming lineup throughout their stations proves that they’ve taken that goal seriously.

In addition to the coverage of community functions and proceedings, WCTV regularly airs original content and continues to look at expanding its suite of programming every day. “Coffee and Connections” is a popular offering on their channel, where local Kingswood Regional School’s student government members join the Governor Wentworth School District superintendent, Caroline Arakelian, for an interview on a variety of school-related topics. For the animal lovers looking for a rescue to join their family, “Animals of the Month” features the Lakes Region Humane Society’s furry friends looking to be adopted to their forever homes. History buffs can enjoy learning all about World War II by watching the “Wright Museum Lecture Series”. Recent shows that could be seen on the station include “The Dr. Dennis Show”, “Cooking in Harmony: Nigerian Cuisine”, and “Middlesex

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WCTV staff member Joey Marino explains to visitors during a recent tour how the studio control room is operated.

Concert Band – Concert on the Common”. These original shows, and most of their aired content is also archived and available on their YouTube channel for those who missed out seeing it during the original airing.

The longevity and technological modernization of Wolfeboro’s premier television station is a remarkable feat for a corporation that earns the bulk of its money through donations, grants, and underwriting. The team at WCTV implemented a multi-phased plan to replace their outdated server, and committed to work tirelessly over the span of three years to ensure the plan of bringing higher quality video to viewers by the start of 2026 was achieved. The goal wasn’t short-term either. Part of the plan was to ensure the nonprofit would remain successful and sustainable for decades to come, putting a stronger focus on fundraising. Through raising money in both traditional and unique ways, the funding was collected, and the new server was put in place at the start of the year. Along the way,

their diversified efforts to gather donations include holding popular, well-attended events like the “Fundraising Feast,” where they team up with a local restaurant for the weekend. Partnering with local businesses is a crucial component to success for WCTV, and it serves both the station and the business well through offering underwriting opportunities on their programming, recognizing the business by name at the top and bottom of each show for their financial support. And throughout Wolfeboro, it’s more than just the commercial residents uplifting and supporting this valued nonprofit. WCTV has generated many convenient ways for viewers and supportive community members to make donations or sign up as a volunteer.

Community is such an important aspect to so many local residents and long-time visitors to Wolfeboro and the Lakes Region. Staying up-to-date with what is happening locally is best when it is provided by those firmly rooted in the community, just like the folks who have devoted their time, talent, and knowledge to Wolfeboro Community Television.

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“No singular description can exhaust its (Squam Lake) picturesque beauties.”

A Guide to Popular Resorts of 1874 Tourism in the Lakes Region surged after filmmakers shot a movie that made Squam Lake an icon in the 1980s. “On Golden Pond” featured breathtaking scenery and wildlife and remains a favorite movie of many today.

Those who have summered in or live year-round in the Squam area are well acquainted with its beauty. It has always been a different sort of summer place, content to be a quiet, peaceful region.

When tourism began to take hold in the late 1800s, businesses in the Squam Lake region had no illusions that they would accommodate the wealthy tourist trade on the scale of the grand White Mountain hotels further north in the state. But for those vacationers who were happy with less glitter and glam, Center Harbor, Holderness, and the greater Squam Lake region could hold their own as relaxing, gentrified summer destinations.

One similarity the Squam hotels had to grand hotels in the White Mountains was the provision of guest transportation. Those staying at the luxurious mountain hotels, bringing piles of luggage and staff, would disembark from the train and be picked up by coach drivers for the summer. The same was true for hotels in the Squam area. Coaches met parties at train stations, taking them to Maplehurst on Little Squam, The Willows, Holderness Inn, and the well-known Asquam House, among others.

In the village of Holderness, residents eagerly watched as builders constructed a large new hotel. The Holderness Inn opened in 1895. It stood three-anda-half stories tall and featured a wraparound porch where guests could sit on a summer’s day and watch the world go by. When a fire destroyed the original inn—a converted parsonage—it was rebuilt. (The town exempted the property from taxation for 10 years if the owner rebuilt, and officials offered a reward for capturing the arsonist who set the fire.) Such concessions were

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likely because the centrally located inn brought employment to many who lived in the area.

The Willows opened in 1895. Benjamin Pease and his family ran it until the 1960s. It was a very popular place, and guests seemed to overlook the simplicity of its rooms. The Willows offered good food and plenty of interesting fellow guests. For some vacationers, the lodgings mattered less than a good dinner and the chance to meet writers, artists and other notable people.

Another hotel that became very popular was Bachelder House, which opened in the 1890s. Guests arrived by train at Ashland and endured a bumpy ride to the hotel for a long summer stay; the arduous journey hardly seemed worthwhile for a stay of only a few days.

The Asquam House was one of the larger hotels in the Squam area. It operated from 1888 to 1948, and stood in the Shepherd Hill area, now part of the Shepherd Hill Historic District and a National Historic Places site.

The Asquam was financed by summer residents who formed a company to build a hotel. Holderness resident Henry Harrison Shepherd, a descen-

dant of one of the town’s founding families, joined them. According to “Squam” by Rachel Carley, the hotel was much more than a place to stay; it became an informal “clubhouse” for the Shepard Hill community.

One thing that distinguished the Asquam House was its guest list. Many intellectuals chose to stay at the hotel. John Nicolay, Abraham Lincoln’s secretary, was a frequent guest until he had his own summer place in the area. Guests arrived from many places, and among those were scholars and teachers from Yale University. The hotel’s spectacular views also drew guests. With changing times, the hotel was dismantled in the 1940s.

Large, wealthy families stayed at the hotels and expected entertainment. Thus, hotel staff and owners had to of-

fer things for their guests. They knew lodgers were city folk who enjoyed parties, plays, concerts, and more. To that end, the larger hotels had fireworks, games, and plays with actors from city theatres. They also had guides for fishing and hiking, sports that were popular with guests at that time.

In 1907, the Asquam Lake Water Sport event was all the buzz in the rural area. It featured a carnival and a flotilla of around 200 boats—quite a thrilling sight. There was also music and food. Other hotels and camps joined in and the area was illuminated at night by Chinese lanterns. The Mount Livermore Hotel was lit with about 3,000 colored lights and a big fireworks display.

Those not staying at the Asquam House could dine there or enjoy the grounds and the view. A writer for the August 26, 1897, White Mountain Reporter described the hotel as “a truly quiet and beautiful spot with Mt. Livermore in the distance uniting with the natural beauties of the scene to enrapture the sight. At the Asquam House, landlord Blair extended the beautiful, unsurpassable view from the observatory to our party. We also had the pleasure of meeting John G. Nicolay, formerly President Lincoln’s private secretary and, with Col. Hay, author of late works upon the great American.” As the idea of spending a summer at a country hotel became increasingly popular among the wealthy, one hotel stood out as among the best. The Senter House in Center Harbor boasted 200 rooms. Sadly, it burned in the late 1880s. Due to its popularity, it was immediately rebuilt and renamed the

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The beautiful Colonial Hotel in Center Harbor.

Introduction to Birding Course for Women Oﬀered June 6

Registration is open for a half-day course for women who want to develop the skills necessary to better understand how New Hampshire’s resident and migratory birds help foster relationships with both nature and the local community. The New Hampshire Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Program presents “Birds as Connectors: Fostering Relationships with Nature and Community” on June 6, from 9 am to 11:30 am at the Owl

Brook Hunter Education Center, Holderness, NH.

Taught by Kelly Dwyer, founder of Nature Education Opportunities, this workshop will cover new research behind bird behavior and communication, tips and techniques to identify birds through field marks, song, and habitat location; nesting, migration, and winter survival strategies of our resident and non-resident birds; and easy techniques for daily connection

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with our natural world to help manage stress and overwhelm, increasing our overall wellbeing. The class is for anyone who is interested in learning more about avian identification in every habitat, and in every month of the year.

To sign up, visit nhbow.com. The workshop fee of $50 is due with registration and includes instruction, program materials, and use of binoculars. Registration is limited to 15 participants and is for those 18 years and older.

“Beyond BOW” workshops are in-

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depth sessions designed to expand on the offerings of the traditional Becoming an Outdoors Woman programs, helping women gain the skills needed to participate in outdoor activities on their own.

The New Hampshire Becoming an Outdoors Woman program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (www.wildnh.com) and the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation (www.nhwf.org). To learn more and to register, visit nhbow.com.

Colonial Hotel. It was a large establishment with around 90 rooms and the latest amenities.

While upper-crust visitors would have had little interest in helping do farm chores, some boarding-house guests pitched in with cow milking and gardening.

When the boarding house guests wanted some relaxation and recreation, they might book passage on a picnic boat or take a fun wagon ride. Locals were always eager to make some extra money and offered guests rides in canoes and boats.

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One of the most beautiful lodging establishments in the Squam Lake area was the Mount Livermore Hotel, fondly dubbed The Towers. The sprawling estate sat at the foot of Mount Livermore. Everything at the Towers was impressive: a large clubhouse hall, a state-of-the-art laundry, and a 40-room wing attached to the original building. Guests could also book a rustic cottage on Potato Island for an overnight stay—an experience that made a city person’s vacation unique and complete.

The Livermore Hotel featured good entertainment: band concerts, dances, bowling, tennis, and billiards. Guests could enjoy a healthy, farm-fresh meal, and afterward, stroll the hotel’s excellent grounds and listen to music.

It is unlikely that the truly wealthy summer guests sought to spend their vacations in boarding houses vs. a grander hotel. But there were many people with less money – school teachers, artists, and writers among them – who stayed each summer at Squam area boarding establishments.

An improved road to Mount Chocorua was completed in 1889. Hiking became popular and because the journey was long, a refreshment tent was added. This provided locals another way to earn extra money by selling drinks to tourists.

As years passed, more vacationers gained access to automobiles and chose to spend part of their time on the road, exploring all the country had to offer. Fires destroyed some old hotels, most eventually closed, and some of the former great lodgings were torn down when no longer in use.

People chose a different style of vacationing when they had time off, staying at modest cottages and roadside campgrounds.

The days of glorious lake summers may have passed, but they will never be forgotten.

Joanne Shaw Taylor Playing Colonial Theatre of Laconia August 16

The Colonial Theatre of Laconia will present An Evening with Joanne Shaw Taylor on Sunday, August 16, at 7 pm. Tickets to the show are available at ColonialLaconia. com or by calling 800-657-8774.

Experience Joanne Shaw Taylor live! Featuring songs from her acclaimed latest album, Black & Gold (#2 on the Billboard Blues Album chart), Joanne delivers electrifying guitar, soulful vocals, and a powerhouse blues-rock performance. With standout tracks from earlier albums, nods to blues legends, and a glimpse of new music from a highly anticipated album due later this year, this is one unforgettable night of music you won’t want to miss!

The Colonial Theatre of Laconia: The original owner, Benjamin Pisco-

po, was from Italy, and the theatre featured a fire curtain depicting Venice as seen from the water. In August of 2002, the theatre closed after 87 years of operation.

On June 15, 2015, the City of Laconia announced a partnership with the Belknap Economic Development Council (BEDC) to purchase, renovate, and reopen the Colonial. The newly reopened Colonial Theatre has a seating capacity of 750 and plays host to various performances, including music, theatre, comedy, and civic events. Spectacle Management manages the Colonial Theatre and is home to the Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative. The Colonial Theatre is located at 609 Main Street, Laconia; for more information, visit www.coloniallaconia. com.

Celebrate The Circle Of Life With The Lion King Kids! At Kingswood Theater Summer Camp

Kingswood Theater Summer Camp announces its production, Disney’s The Lion King KIDS at the Kingswood Arts Center. The 30-minute musical, designed for elementary school-aged performers, is based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor and the 1994 Disney animated film.

producer Scott Giessler. “It has been a tradition in the Arts Center since its opening, and we are so thrilled to keep it going.”

The Lion King Kids will be directed by summer theater veteran Lisa Goodwin and music directed by Crescent Lake and Carpenter School’s music teacher, Julie Carbone. The program will run Monday through Friday, July 6 through 17, from 8 am to noon, with productions on Friday, July 17, at 7 pm and Saturday, July 18, at 2 pm, in the K.A.C.

The Lion King KIDS tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters, including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat Timon, and loveable warthog Pumbaa. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Pridelands, Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar. The Lion King KIDS features classic songs from the 1994 film, such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award®-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production.

Kingswood Theater Summer Camp is a reboot of the longstanding and celebrated tradition of Kingswood Children’s Summer Theater. The program will restart this summer with 30 students, welcoming kids who are rising second graders through rising seventh graders. The group hopes to expand its offerings to larger numbers and age groups in the summers to come.

“We are so glad to be offering a children’s summer theater program in the Kingswood Arts Center, again” notes

For information or to register your child for this program, please visit kingswoodtheater.org or call 603832-8250. The deadline for registering is Friday, June 19th. However, there is a limit of thirty students this year, with almost half of the spaces already filled.

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Ultimate Pampering at the Lavender Sense Relaxation Retreat

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Life today is stressful and fast-paced. Taking care of ourselves is something we can put aside as we work, care for family, and live on a fast track, reasoning we will get to our personal health and well-being when we have time.

The good news is there is a new place where individuals can unwind in a variety of ways tailored to their preferences. The Lavender Sense Relaxation Retreat offers personalized relaxation options in a peaceful area off Alton Mountain Road at 315 Avery Hill Road in Alton Bay.

The spa offers a lot, including massage, reflexology, a deep-soaking tub, and foot-soaking tubs. There are traditional saunas, a steam room, a frost locker, vibroacoustic therapy, and salt cave therapy, among other relaxation choices at Lavender Sense.

“We opened in April,” explains

founder Jen Flohr. Lavender Sense has been in the planning and construction stages for over a year, and it is now complete and ready to serve those seeking a relaxing experience. “I am originally from Florida and fell in love with the Lakes Region. I love the lakes and mountains and wanted to bring my idea for a spa here.”

Flohr was a health care consultant in Florida and had an idea for a different kind of spa. “I have been to many resort spas and decided I wanted to offer a one-stop shop sort of spa where it was all in one space and guests could choose what they wanted.”

Lavender Sense is housed in a beautiful new building designed specifically to meet the needs of the state-of-the-art retreat. “This is a day-of retreat,” Flohr says. “We offer a half-day or full-day of services. Our guests can choose what they wish to do while here. I guide

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them, but they are allowed to choose what they want for their relaxation.”

There are three massage rooms, each themed for relaxation: the Desert Room, the Beach Room, and the Rain Forest Room. Highly qualified massage therapists are on staff and can provide wonderful massages.

Another room, called the Soaking Suite, offers foot soaking designed to provide ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation. The soaks use organic spa products, including aromatic salts, essential oils, and mineral-rich formulations, carefully selected to soothe tired feet and calm the mind. (Flohr says each client can choose the scent they want, which adds to the relaxation experience.) Warm water, combined with therapeutic ingredients, relieves tension, improves circulation, and also softens skin. A foot soak offers many health benefits, including improved circulation, stress relief, better foot and skin health, and relief from pain and tension.

Also offered is a luxurious deep soak tub designed to rejuvenate both body and mind. The tub can be infused with the client’s choice of locally made organic salts and minerals, providing a soothing, therapeutic experience. The warm water and healing properties of the salts create an atmosphere that encourages deep relaxation.

Guests will love the 5-Crystal Bio-Stimulation Lounger, and according to Flohr, there is gentle red and infrared light therapy to promote re-

laxation and balance. Those who try it enjoy the lounger’s peaceful, spa-quality treatment, which helps the body relax, recharge, and rebalance. Whether after a massage or simply to unwind, the gentle warmth and crystal energy provide a comforting experience that leaves visitors feeling refreshed and centered.

Flohr explains that those who use the lounger often experience such a relaxing session that they fall asleep; many want to schedule a longer time than they originally planned.

Perhaps the most popular of all the things at Lavender Sense is the Salt Cave. The benefits of the darkened, relaxing space are many, such as respiratory support, improved skin health, stress reduction, and better sleep. Clients can feel their bodies relax, promoting skin health by reducing inflammation and irritation.

In the Salt Cave, natural salt walls and a calming atmosphere surround guests. Breathe deeply as fine salt particles help clear respiratory passages, making it ideal for allergies, asthma, or sinus issues. The environment supports skin health and soothes inflammation, while deep relaxation lowers stress. At Lavender Sense, the Salt Cave is a refreshing retreat for body and mind. Not every spa has a Chromotherapy Rainfall Shower, but you will find it at Lavender Sense. Just what is a • Lavender continued on page 11

rainfall shower? Flohr explains, “The shower combines warm rainfall style water with calming color therapy, for a multisensory experience designed to wash away stress and restore balance. The shower is a tranquil escape that helps you feel renewed. The water pressure helps ease tension in muscles and joints, while the therapeutic colors are believed to support mood balance, energy flow, and mental clarity.”

More services are available, including a traditional sauna, a steam room, and an infrared sauna. Additionally, there is the Frost Locker, an innovative approach to cold therapy that more than rivals a traditional cold plunge or ice bath experience. The cutting-edge treatment provides all the benefits of cold therapy—such as reduced inflammation, improved recovery, and boosted circulation—without the discomfort of submersion in freezing water. The Frost Locker uses controlled cold-air technology, allowing guests to enjoy the rejuvenating effects of low temperatures in a more comfortable, accessible way. (No more jumping into the lake on a cold day!)

Choose from whole-body, Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy, or hot stone massages. Each room features dedicated sound and scent, with the choice of organic oil or lotion.

The energy and quiet of the spa can be felt the minute a guest walks through the door. Everything about the spa is soothing and relaxing, from the warm greeting by Flohr to the choice of each specially designed room. Lav-

ender Sense stands out in the region as a true one-stop shop, offering the latest spa amenities all in one location.

With its doors now open to the public, there is so much to choose from for rest, relaxation, and health benefits. Flohr says some guests find a solitary day or half day at Lavender Sense is just what they need to melt away the stresses of everyday life.

Others bring a group of family or friends to experience the spa’s offerings, and it is also a great day-of retreat for a wedding party or bachelorette party.

Those who wish to visit Lavender Sense can go to www.lavendersenseretreat.com and choose from the many offerings. It is a simple matter of signing up and scheduling an all-inclusive half or full day. (The benefit is that guests do not have to choose but rather can do it all.)

Added to everything that is offered at Lavender Sense, there will soon be in-person classes once a month on various practices (such as yoga, breathwork, sound baths, and meditation.)

A visit to Lavender Sense would make a unique and wonderful gift for a special someone, whether for a birthday, anniversary, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or a holiday.

Flohr is planning ahead and says, “The summer of 2027, we will expand our outdoor space with a walking path, as well as hammocks and a gazebo.”

With the cares of everyday life sometimes creating stress, we all need a getaway to rejuvenate. Lavender Sense Relaxation Retreat awaits.

Call 603-453-4186 for more information.

By Mark Okrant

You may be one of those people who face an uphill battle trying to acquire foods that others consider “peculiar.” As the father of a daughter who has numerous food intolerances and almost no outside sources for healthy alternatives, our family seemed to forever be searching for miracles. She is one of the thousands for whom obtaining food, supplements, and other products can be both difficult and costly. Finding that single shop that has the necessary items and a staff who have the knowledge and desire to satisfy those demands can be challenging.

Natural foods stores commonly serve a mix of diet preferences and

allergy-related needs, especially vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, gluten-free, and organic shoppers. They cater to people who want help matching food to health goals or lifestyle needs. A useful shop also supports shoppers with major food allergies to items such as milk, wheat, tree nuts, soy, fish, shellfish, egg, peanuts, or sesame. A quality natural foods store caters to vegetarian and vegan diets, plant-based eating, gluten-free or other non-gluten needs, organic-focused shopping, and special health goals, including lower-sodium, heart-healthy, or whole-food diets.

Many natural food stores provide retail dietitian support, which can help customers read labels, plan meals, and

find suitable substitutions for special diets or allergies. That kind of guidance is especially useful when someone needs to avoid gluten, animal products, or common allergens.

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Street, less than a mile from its current location at 390 South Main Street in Laconia. The store has changed owners on two occasions through the years, finally being purchased by Paul Flynn in 2015. Flynn originally utilized one-half of the present structure before the building interior was substantially renovated and the market expanded to include its back half.

Based upon the market’s mission statement, it “takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, by offering a variety of health products that treat the mind and body” of patrons. Their solution is to heal the body naturally, without relying on industrially produced pharmaceuticals. More simply stated, the market’s mission is to keep the surrounding community healthy. Toward that end, Sunflower carries a remarkable range of products—especially given the size of the facility. This includes herbal supplements, grocery items, health and beauty items, bulk foods, bulk herbs and spices, as well as a range of gift items for all ages. Supplements and bulk items are especially attractive to the market’s customer base.

Sunflower Natural Foods Market works through KeHe, a national distributor for grocery stores that focuses on organic/natural, fresh, and specialty products. Chasing Birds Bread is a local baker who works out of their home. Hooks Cooks produces a delicious molasses/chocolate chip cookie. Leighton Farms offers a local maple syrup.

To assure that the market can sell its products at the lowest possible prices, it works with INFRA, a purchasing cooperative comprised of independent organic and natural food and wellness retailers serving hundreds of communities in all fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The market is constantly attempting to keep its prices consistent, not easy to do given the impact of tariffs.

While visiting the market one year ago, we saw evidence of both the effort to keep prices at a reasonable level and management’s commitment to personal service. Customers left the store with purchases that cost them less than one might have expected, given the size and nature of this business. Also, we took note of the fact that the market offered a Reusable Bag Loyalty Card: this provided a ten percent discount on one item (customer’s choice) for bringing one’s own bags into the store. Also, Sunflower offers a ‘Wisdom Discount’ of 5 percent to its customers aged sixty-five and older. Furthermore, we learned that the entire staff of ten employees goes above and beyond to deliver items to customers in need. Manager David Dyer has offered to meet frail people outside on the sidewalk, so they can avoid having to walk up the steps into the market.

A very strong interest has been expressed in restoring education courses to the store, including preparing healthy snacks. When one looks at all the products and services provided at the Sunflower Natural Foods market, it is immediately apparent that the management team and staff have a very

strong commitment to the health and welfare of the community. Sunflower Natural Foods market is open Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm; and on Saturday, from 9 am to 4 pm. The store is closed on Sundays. Telephone 603- 524-6334.

Fortunately, there are several other natural food market options within central New Hampshire. Work Song Farm, situated at 124 Beach Hill Road in Hopkinton, is a certified organic farm. It offers an excellent selection of organic vegetables and flowers. Like Sunflower Natural Foods Market, this family operation offers excellent prices. Produce can be obtained at either their local farm stand or at the Contoocook Farmer’s Market. For more information, call 603-219-0297.

Wolfeboro Food Coop is a natural food market situated at 6 Varney Road in Wolfeboro. This market is an excellent place to purchase local, organic, and natural products. They specialize in bulk purchases and are a very important

supporter of local growers. Among the types of produce that are offered at the coop are meats, seafood, eggs, dairy, bread, maple syrup, mead, jelly, and homeopathic remedies. Besides local farms, many of their products are obtained from vendors situated throughout the remainder of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, from 9 am to 5:30 pm.

In addition, residents and visitors to downtown Concord have numerous opportunities to purchase natural foods and other products. These include the popular Concord Food Co-op at 24 South Main Street, Granite State Naturals at 170 North State Street, Riverhill Market at 189 Carter Hill Road, Slowly General Store at 25 North Main, and Natural Wellness Corner at 239 Loudon Road. All of these wonderful natural food markets provide an important alternative to food choices available at big box supermarkets and restaurants situated throughout the area.

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Through May 31, The Tiny Art Show, 10 am – 5 pm, featuring student artists from the Tamworth Kenneth A. Brett School at ArtWorks CCAC, Thurs.-Monday, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks. com.

May 11, 6th Annual Compassion Golf Tournament for NH Humane Society, 11:30 am – 6 pm, Laconia Country Club, 607 Elm St., Laconia, www. nhhumane.org.

May 12, Discovery Walk with a Naturalist, 9 – 11 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, by Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

May 12, Joe Callahan Loon Presentation, 6 - 7 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-8895.

May 12, The Wallflowers – Bringing Down the House 30th Anniversary Tour, 8 pm, The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www. coloniallaconia.com.

May 13, Felted Loon Shadow Box Class with Patsy Frasier, 10 am – 1 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920. (Pre-registration required by May 10.)

May 13, Self-Care Adult Craft: Shower Fizzies and Coloring, 6 – 7:30 pm, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 604-524-4775.

May 14, The Flat Iron Lot presented by Pontine Theatre, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

May 14, The Sugar Kings (back by popular demand), 6 pm, Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 14-17, Newfound Block Party, 9 am – 4 pm, family event, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, by Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

May 15, Birding Hike at the Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area, 8 –10 am, hiking and birding with professional birder Kelly Hansen, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

May 15-16, Northeast Coffee Festival, art, coffee workshops, vendors & more, throughout Concord, map/info.: www.northeastcoffeefesitival.com, necf@wayfarerroasters.com.

May 15-17, Wake the Lake Block Party, noon – 11 pm, The Big House, 322 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, www.bighousenightclub.com.

May 16, Annual Branch River Paddle, 10 am – 2 pm, Branch Hill Farm, 307 Applebee Rd., Milton Mills, 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org.

May 16, Blooms, Brews & Barbecues, Beans & Greens Farm, 245 Intervale Rd, Gilford. 603-293-2853, www.beansandgreensfarm.com.

May 16, Brandy Irish-Gerjuoy – Piano Night, 6 - 8 pm, Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 16, Canterbury Shaker Village Cross Country 5K, 9 - 11 am, info.: Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www. shakers.org.

May 16, Craft Fair & Town Wide Yard Sale, 9 am – 2 pm, Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, ext. 192.

May 16, Eager Beaver Clean Up Day, 10 am – 3 pm, help clean up the farm for the season, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-6527840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

May 16, Forest Management Walk with Tim Nolin, 10 am – noon, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 16, From Landscape to Foodscape: Intro to Container Gardening, 10:30 am – noon, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

May 16, Jewelry Workshop: The Chain Gang, 10 am – 4 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 16, Laconia Rod and Gun Club Fishing Derby, 9 am – noon, children’s fishing derby, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gunstock, 603-293-4341.

May 16, Live Music with Mitch Alden, 10 am – 1 pm, Notch Biergarten by Beans & Greens Farm, 245 Intervale Rd, Gilford. 603-293-2853, www.beansandgreensfarm.com.

May 16, Live Music with Karen Grenier, 1 - 4 pm, Notch Biergarten by Beans & Greens Farm, 245 Intervale Rd, Gilford. 603-293-2853, www.beansandgreensfarm.com.

May 16, Petals & Pastries, 10 am – 1 pm, age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, pre-register: 603366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 16, Ring with a Bezel Set Stone with Joy Raskin, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920. (Pre-registration required by May 13.)

May 16, Woody Plant ID Wal, 1 – 3 pm, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 16 & 17, Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 10 am, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Rt. 3, Tilton, 603-387-1510.

May 17, A Band Called Honalee, modern day folk trio, 4 – 6 pm, Wolfeboro Friends of Music, Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, 603569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

May 17, Lilac Tea, 2 – 4 pm, high tea on the lawn of Lucknow Castle, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org., 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough.

May 17, New England Fiddle Ensemble Concert, 2 pm, Inter-Lakes High School Auditorium, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, tickets/info.: www.nefiddleensemble.org.; info@nhfiddleensemble.org.

May 18, Damn Tall Buildings, 7 – 9 pm, by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, Anderson Hall at Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro, 603-5692151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

May 19, Intro to Watercolors, 3 – 5 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

May 19, Revolutionary Crafts, A Colonial Sampler, 5 - 6:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-4768895.

May 20, Newfound Science Pub/Sustainable Stories, 5 – 7 pm, Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., pre-register: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

May 20, Ready to Launch – Women’s Boating Class, 5:30 – 7 pm, Goodhue Boat Company, 244 Sewell Rd., Wolfeboro, program of NH Boat Museum, info/pre-register: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

May 20, Red Coats & Rebels, 5 – 7 pm, by Mary Adams of NH Historical Society, presented by Wolfeboro Historical Society and Wolfeboro Public Library, (held at the library), 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www. wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

May 20 Spring Blossoms Fused Glass Class with Verne Orlosk, noon – 2 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, sign up by May 17: 603-279-7920.

May 21, Contra-Punctus Album Release Tour, 6 pm, Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 21, History of the Belknap County Farm and Cemetery, 6 – 7 pm, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 604-524-4775.

May 21, Shaker Village Barn Dance, 7:30 – 10 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

May 23, A Nashville Revue Returns to the Barnstormers, 7 – 10 pm, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, info.: www.aspectproductionsne. com.

May 23, Chris Mega – Piano Night, 6 - 8 pm, Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

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May 23, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:15 – 11:15 am, tours run every other May 23 & running until Oct. 24. pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org., 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough.

May 23, Marion Miles Remick Bird Walk, 11 am – noon, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

May 23, Opening Day at NH Boat Museum, 10 am – 4 pm, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm. org.

May 23, Saturday Hike, 10 am – noon, Brook Walk via Turtleback Mt. Trail, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

May 23, Silkscreening, 10 am – noon, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 23, The Power of Dandelion: Food, Foraging and Folk Remedies, 1 – 3 pm, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 23, Yellow Brick Road a Tribute to Elton John, 7:30 – 10 pm, Laconia High School 345 Union Ave Laconia, proceeds go directly to the Laconia Police Department Relief Assoc., www.tbinh.org.

May 23-25, 34th Annual Memorial Weekend Craft Festival, Castleberry Fairs & Festivals, Mill Falls Marketplace, 10 am, 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-332-2616.

ONGOING

ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, gallery, workshops & events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Braiding Group, 10 am on 4th Saturdays of each month; 1 pm on 4th Tuesdays on each month, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-662-6501. (Meets Sept.-June)

Breakfast Buffet, 7 - 11 am, Wolfeboro Masonic Lodge, 35 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, omelets made-to-order, Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, juice, and coffee. Served the second Sunday of every month, 603-569-4637.

Bridge Players, gathering, 1 – 4 pm, meets Wednesdays year-round, Holderness Library, 866 U.S. Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7066.

Coffee Hour, 10 – 11 am, Wednesdays, coffee, tea, snacks, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, Effingham.lib.nh.us.

Country Village Quilt Guild, meets twice monthly, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@gmail.com.

Day & Evening Cruises, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, 603-366BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

Fiber Arts and Spinning Club, 10 am – noon, Tuesdays, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, bring fiber projects, spinning wheels, and spindles, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Guided Tours, history and machines of the historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: 603-524-8813 to schedule a tour.

In the Round, 8:45 am, Sundays, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7211.

Indoor Pickleball, 5 - 7 pm, Sandwich Elementary School gym, Sandwich, Tues., Thurs. Friday, 603-387-2180, parksandrec@sandwichnh.org.

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, 10 am - 2 pm, meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net.

Laid-Back Watercolor Club, 10 am - noon, adult program, meets monthly, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, info.: www.meredithlibrary.

org., 603-279-4303.

Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

Loon Center, walking trails, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-4765666, www.loon.org.

Makers Mill, variety of workshops, arts and crafts classes and more, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Making Strides, 8 – 9 am, drop-in walking for groups or individuals, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www.ossipee.recdesk.com.

Meredith Public Library Bookstore, run by Friends of the Meredith Library, open weekly: Wed. 10 am – 6 pm, Thurs. & Fri. 10 am- 4 pm, Sat. 9 am – 1:30 pm, lower level, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

Monthly Casual Sewing Group, 6 – 8 pm, every fourth Tues., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

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.

Outdoor Nature-Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, Tuesdays, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, programs for adults and children, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.

Quilting & Crafting Group, 1 pm, meets 2nd & 4th Thurs. monthly, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Center Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Rug Hookers, 10 am, Tuesdays, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4256.

Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps: 603-279-9015.

Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 pm, Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, info.: Amy Berrier at 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.

Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 pm, community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.org.

Squam Lakes Association, 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www. squamlakes.org.

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am - noon, Saturdays starting May 16, 30 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Tamworth History Center, Wed. & Sat. 10 am – 2 pm til Oct., exhibits, local history, tours, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth village, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org., 603-323-2911.

Tamworth Outing Club Second Saturday Dance, 7:30 - 10 pm, Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, live musical bands/callers, info@tamworthoutingclub.org.

Tamworth Townhouse Hoot – Bruce Berquist & Jim Alt, 1 – 3 pm, Saturdays, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, song circle, local musicians welcome to participate, bruceberquist@gmail.com.

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, 6 pm, Tuesdays, donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.

Walking Group, Tuesdays, 9 – 10 am, start at Parks and Recreation building, 328 Main St., Alton, sign up: parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov., 603-875-0109.

Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and lectures of life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum. org.

Take a trip to see us this Memorial Day weekend. Our handcrafted treasures are just around the bend.

SHOP in the Gallery or ONLINE

New Hampshire Day Spring 5/9, Fall 11/1

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

Howl O Ween 10/24

New August BioBlitz events weekly!

Science Lecture Series

Live Animal Trail open daily May 1 - November 1

Guided Squam Lake Cruises

Mid-May - Mid-October

Guided Discoveries Camps April Break & Summer

Meredith Fine Craft Gallery Welcomes Stained Glass Artist Steve Giles

The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, is thrilled to introduce newly juried stained glass artist Steve Giles and invites craft lovers of all kinds to come and see his stunning framed panels.

Steve has been exceptionally creative and artistically driven since he was a young child, always drawing and creating something. After studying art in school, he designed and built his family’s first two homes, including a passive solar ranch and a contemporary cape house, both in New Hampshire. In

2020, Steve’s daughter introduced him to a new outlet for his ongoing creative passion: stained glass. From the beginning, Steve’s stained-glass panels have taken great inspiration from New

England’s landmarks. His first piece was a depiction of the Old Man of the Mountain, and now he captures all kinds of iconic New Hampshire symbols, such as lighthouses, maple sugar shacks, covered

bridges, and lakeside mountain cabins. Steve’s work captures the history and culture of New England just as well as it captures the sunlight through any window it’s displayed in.

When he’s not making his gorgeous glass panels, Steve can be found doing DIY home proj-

ects, cooking, fishing, or spending some quality time with his wife of 42 years, his daughter, or their mini-Schnauzer named Willie.

The Meredith Fine Craft Gallery invites you to come see Steve Giles’ vibrant body of work with a deep-rooted sense of New Hampshire charm. For more information, please call the Gallery at 603-2797920 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.