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Photo of Sandwich Village by Joe Janis

And a good time was had by all...

12/23/2020

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Mr. and Mrs. Claus entertain a young fan. Photo by Kathryn Birch
Diane Johnson writes: Saturday turned out to be a perfect day for the Community Tree Party. The weather was amazing. Santa and Mrs. Claus were perfect and there were folks of all ages around the Library and Quimby Field and the Tennis Courts. Families and children were talking to Santa, leaving wish lists and letters, getting gifts, candy canes, and $10 family gift certificates to their choice of E.M. Heath Grocery and Hardware, Bayswater Bookstore, or Innisfree Bookshop. 

​Kids and families were sledding and sliding, building snowmen, XC skiing, and a group of middle school youths were hard at work building forts and a maze in one of the tennis courts. Some families tromped through the snow to read the Story Trail--Ox Cart Man by Donald Hall--which is set up on the Library lawn. Many thanks go to all the elves, generous donors , and families who came out to set a truly Currier and Ives scene. It was Sandwich at its best. Covid protocols were followed and didn't dampen the atmosphere. 
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Playing in the snow at the Christmas party. Photo by Kathryn Birch

A Brief History of the Party
​and the Sandwich Woman's Club

The Community Christmas Tree Party has been a Sandwich tradition since at least the Great Depression in the 1930’s. Even the oldest folks in town can't remember a year when this party didn't happen so it is likely been going on for nearly 100 years. In the 30's and 40's, the local girl scouts under the direction of Helen Ingles and others decided to make gifts, put on a skit, sing carols, and have a party for all the children in town. Fresh fruit was hard to come by in December so an orange or banana was a special treat. 

The Sandwich Woman’s Club was organized in 1928. It is a 501c3 civic and social organization that exists to do good in the Sandwich Community. In a normal (i.e. non-pandemic ) year, members meet four times a year for lunch, an interesting speaker or program, and a short business meeting. The ladies raise funds for book and supply money for college students from Sandwich and sponsor the annual holiday party for all children in Sandwich. Woman of all ages in Sandwich and environs are welcome to join.

The club is run by a membership of nearly 70 women and an executive board. Regular meetings, programs, and luncheons in are held on Wednesdays in March, May, September and December at local restaurants. Funds are raised by a summer raffle held during Old Home Week, a snack bar during the Old Home Week Art Show, and by dues and donations. Annual dues are $10. Donations are always welcome (Sandwich Woman’s Club, PO Box 485, Center Sandwich, NH 03227). Please consider joining and being a part of this wonderful group. For more information follow Sandwich Woman's Club on Facebook or email sandwichwomansclub@gmail.com
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Gift bags all ready to go... photo by Diane Johnson
This year, many unanticipated and generous gift were given to the Woman's Club. Many thanks to all who donated and volunteered to make this a special holiday for the children of Sandwich. Have a blessed holiday season and wonderful New Year!
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Spaghetti Supper to Honor Veterans, Nov 11

11/9/2020

 
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Veterans Dinner, 2019 • photo by Erin Geib
Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, the Sandwich Super Sew-ers 4-H Club and Club Sandwich 4-H are preparing a delicious Spaghetti Supper to honor veterans and first line helpers. Dotty Burrows and her 4-H Sewing Group have been hosting these suppers for many years. Usually, the community gathers and enjoys a homemade supper with veterans while the 4-H youths serve and wait tables. This year the supper is take out only because of COVID. 

Veterans and First Line Helpers are guests and will enjoy their meal at no charge. Everyone else is invited to order and enjoy a meal and support this supper while thanking our Veterans and Helpers. the cost is $8.00 for adults and children under 12 are $3.00. 

Dotty Burrows, and 4-Hers will spend Wednesday afternoon safely preparing sauces, spaghetti, homemade rolls, and desserts. Suppers may be pre-ordered by calling Dotty Burrows at 603-247-5270. Placing your order well ahead helps Dotty and the kids know how much food to prepare. Please let Dotty know how many dinners you want, and if you want meat sauce or meatless sauce. Give her the time you plan to pick up the meals and call her when you arrive at the Methodist Meetinghouse. A 4-Her member will bring your meal(s) out to your vehicle.  

Suppers may be picked up on Wednesday, November 11 between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. The Methodist Meetinghouse of the Community Church of Sandwich is on Main Street (Route 109). The kitchen is in the basement and is most easily accessed from the back parking lot. Take Church Street and just beyond the OLD Fire station there is a driveway on the right that takes you to the back of the church. The new granite steps to the front of the church are arriving Monday 11/9. The exit to the church parking lot is on the side of the church. 

Halloween in Sandwich, 2020

10/15/2020

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An update from the Sandwich Recreation Dept.

Hi All, in keeping with the spirit of the Board’s approach to otherwise annually scheduled activities throughout this unusual year, the Board of Selectmen agreed to forego endorsement and participation in Halloween this year. The Board thoughtfully considered adaptations to normal activities – with input from public safety, resident, and state/local perspectives – and ultimately agreed community members are safer participating in home activities. We also encourage families to not travel to other communities for trick-or-treating.  Some ideas to consider include: decorating your home, scavenger hunts, pumpkin carving, and scary movies.

To support the spirit of the day Sandwich Parks and Recreation will host a Freaky Fashion Show on our Facebook page.  Please email photos of costumes and decorations to sandwichrecreation@gmail.com or tag our Facebook page: “Sandwich NH Parks & Recreation” – we will be posting emailed photos to our Facebook page.

We WILL be hosting an adapted version of our Pumpkin Wall event. On or after Wednesday 10/28 folks can place a carved Jack O’Lantern on the wall at Remick Park or on the wall in town above the tennis court.

The Sandwich Parks and Recreation will also provide “BOO BAGS” (paper bags filled with candy) for families to create a scavenger hunt at home, or simply indulge 😊.  The Parks and Recreation Department will accept Candy Donations for the BOO BAGS, but we will not be delivering candy to homes as we have in past years. We acknowledge that some families may trick-or-treat, and have provided guidelines below.  Please understand we are well aware of the difficulty of these times. 

Candy donations for BOO BAGS can be dropped off on starting Tuesday 10/20 at the Parks and Recreation office. There will be a Tupperware bin for contact-less drop-off. BOO BAGS will be available for pickup on Friday 10/30.
*Please let us know if you have allergies prior to 10/30 BOO BAG pickup.
Please Email:
sandwichrecreation@gmail.com
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Guidelines for Trick-or-Treating

For Houses in the Village:
  • Do NOT hand out candy if you are or have recently been sick
  • Turn off outside/porch lights if you are not participating in Halloween
  • Halloween masks are not substitutes for CDC recommended face coverings
  • Turn outdoor lights on if you are delivering candy
  • Deliver candy from 6 feet away
  • Do not use a communal bowl
  • Set up a candy chute, slide, zipline, or table/pre-package candy in paper bags
  • DO NOT hand candy directly to Trick-or-Treaters
  • Make sure you have hand sanitizer and use it often
  • Do not congregate
  • Do not scream

For Trick-or-Treaters

  • Do not go out if you or anyone in your household has been sick
  • Do not consume candy or other food while trick-or-treating
  • Wear a cloth face-covering
  • Non-Cloth Halloween masks and face coverings are not appropriate substitutes
  • Trick-or-Treaters should stay only with members of their household
  • Maintain 6-foot distance from people not in your household
  • Be patient waiting to trick-or-treat at each house
  • Do not approach a house if there is another group
  • Do not congregate
  • Do not scream
  • Carry a flashlight and hand sanitizer- use often
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A Poetry Reading from the book, Deep Beauty

9/2/2020

 
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You are invited to attend a poetry reading of Deep Beauty, by Rosemary Winslow and Catherine Lee (editors) on Friday, September 4, 12:00 noon  on the Quimby Green in front of Sandwich Home Industries. Please feel free to bring a chair and lunch if you like. Rain date September 5, at 4 pm.

Poets from Sandwich and Tamworth are included in the new book, Deep Beauty. Rosemary Winslow, editor, will introduce the book and poets will read excerpts. Books will be on sale at the reading and inside the League of NH Craftsmen gallery (Sandwich Home Industries).

About Deep Beauty: As our global discourse continues to be dominated by border walls, white nationalism, sexual assault, and autocratic leaders, many of us find our basic human values under constant attack. Deep Beauty is one collective attempt to counteract this discourse. The essays presented herein offer curious and thoughtful inquiries into experiences of wonder and beauty through the eyes of a diverse group of beholders, at a time when such considerations are often lacking from public discourse.

These writers help create an emotional and psychological space for us to meditate on how peace, safety, compassion, and dignity are integral to a fulfilled and fulfilling life. These essays examine beauty from a number of different perspectives, including the arts, culture and counter-culture, the physical world (from our individual bodies to our embattled planet), successes and failures, remoteness, and spirituality. This collection is perfect for students of writing and philosophy--and for anybody who needs a moment of respite from the chaos exploding in the world around us.

League of NH Craftsmen Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main Street
Center Sandwich, NH 03227 www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org Follow us on Facebook! OPEN for our 94th season . 2020 hours Thursday - Saturday 12:00 - 5:00

Isolation Art Challenge in Sandwich

5/7/2020

 
Three of Sandwich's wonderful establishments doing what we do best in this community: bringing creativity and caring to the needs of the day.

The Sandwich Home Industries, Patricia Ladd Gallery, Sandwich Historical Society, and Wentworth Library have put their hearts and minds together to create some fun for the community. Maybe you have heard of the Getty Challenge where people recreate famous works of art? We have borrowed the idea and challenge you to do the same! See below for more information...
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Easter Sunday in Sandwich

4/13/2020

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Pastor Deb greets people on Easter Sunday at the Community Church of Sandwich
Jude Davis writes: The Community Church of Sandwich held an outdoor Easter Morning Service on the flower and cross adorned front steps of the Methodist Meetinghouse. Everyone kept their appropriate social distance. Face masks, hymnals, and hand sanitizer were available for all. Twenty to twenty-five people stood in front of the church, on the sidewalk across the street, sat on their door steps or porches, or enjoyed the service from their car. Judy English played the pipe organ inside the church and folks sang traditional hymns led by Rev. Deb Hoffman (on the steps nearest the  cross).

During this time of  COVID-19, Pastor Deb sends out daily uplifting messages and a weekly Sunday Service on YouTube. If you would like to receive these posts in your email, you can call 284-6151 or email sandwichchurch@gmail.com.

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Note: The Sandwich Business Group, which produces this website, is pleased to welcome The Community Church of Sandwich as one of our newest members.
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Special Programmed Meeting with Emily Provance at Friends Meetinghouse Aug 11

8/7/2019

 
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North Sandwich Friends Meeting House circa 1944
Join others at the historic North Sandwich Friends (Quakers) Meetinghouse on Sunday, August 11 at 10:30 a.m. for a special programmed Meeting with Emily Provance.  Ms. Provance is a member of the Fifteenth Street Monthly Meeting in New York City working with a variety of Quaker institutions.  She evaluates where the systems and practices of the Society of Friends are supporting God's purposes and where those systems and practices might be getting in the way, across the covenant people called the Religious Society of Friends.  She is an associate of Good News Associates, a nonprofit Christian ministry organization supporting individuals who are called to non-institutional ministries.  

The North Sandwich Friends Meeting is socially and politically inclusive.  The principles of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship of the Earth are basic to our faith.  If you are a first-time visitor, you can pick up a welcoming brochure at the door.  Our historic Meetinghouse is up the hill from the Durgin Covered Bridge (354 Quaker Whiteface Road in North Sandwich.) We gather every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and during these busy summer months we open the Meetinghouse for a mid-week un-programmed silent gathering on Wednesdays at 7 p.m..  For further information contact Luisa Facciolo at 603-284-6843.
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