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SANDWICH NEWS COLUMN SUBMITTED
By Stephanie Goddard, [email protected], 603-455-0324. Sandwich folks have noted that the hummingbirds have left, but at the same time, we welcome sightings of Monarch butterflies! September is a lovely time in Sandwich, with cool nights, warm days, and fields and meadows abloom with goldenrod and aster. Here are some fun and interesting events coming up for Sandwich folks; you can read more about them below. September 10 – Scout Rain-gutter Regatta, M’boro Methodist Church September 11 – Taylor Whiteside at Corner House September 12 – Birds of a Feather, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery September 12 – Garlic Workshop, September Moon Farm September 13 – E. Sandwich Chapel Annual Meeting and Service September 15 – Basic Drawing, Field Fine Art September 16 – Watercolor for Beginners, Field Fine Art September 16 – Sandwich Farmer’s Market, Village Green September 19 – Shredding Event, Town Hall September 19 – Emerging Artists to Follow, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Samuel H. Wentworth Library Samuel H. Wentworth Library is located at 35 Main Street, PO Box 146 Center Sandwich, NH 03227 phone: (603) 284-6665; email: [email protected]. Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 – 5:30, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 – 5:00, and Saturday 10:00 – 12:30. Historical Society The Quimby Barn Transportation Museum is open on Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM through the Sandwich Fair (October 9-12). A Look Back Sandwich Historical Society director Jim Mykland has pulled together some interesting entries from the Sandwich Reporter (1883-1944). Relax in your favorite reading spot with a fall drink and enjoy reading a few minutes of Sandwich history! Below are some excerpts. You can read more at https://www.sandwichhistorical.org/miscellany-and-mystery.html. September 11, 1884: LOST – On Saturday on the road between Moultonborough and the house of L.G. Clark, a dark thin overcoat with velvet collar, white lace handkerchief and thin black felt hat in the pockets. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at this office. Center Sandwich – The people of this village and vicinity were thrown into great excitement on Monday morning, by the reported robbery of two old ladies living about a mile from this village. It was soon found to be true and the facts are as follows: The widow of Nicolas Smith aged 84 and her sister Nabby as she is called, aged 76, were living alone together not far from the widow’s son Isaac Smith. At or near midnight on Sabbath night, one of them was awoken by the noise of breaking glass and sash, and arising and calling her sister the two went into a room nearby and found the lower part of a window broken out, one person in the room and another just entering. They wore white masks over their faces and had an axe and a rope with them. The younger of the ladies vigorously defended their property and was handled very roughly before she would disclose where the money was hidden. They tied the older lady’s hands with rope then compelled the younger to disclose where the money was or ‘they should both be tied, and the house burned over their heads.’. The money stolen was less than one hundred dollars and it appears they have met with a loss before this summer but were not awakened in time. Vigorous measures are being attended to for the arrest of the guilty parties. Sandwich Home Industries The Home Industries’ centennial year features a rich array of activities, exhibits and, of course, best-quality handicrafts that illustrate the continued vitality of this venerable organization – not just in terms of desirable goods but as a community anchor and a wellspring of education and creativity among artisans of all ages. Fall hours: (through Oct. 12): Wednesday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5, Monday 10-5. Check out their website https://www.sandwichhomeindustries.org and new classes https://www.sandwichhomeindustries.org/classes !!! Please check out the events page as well https://www.sandwichhomeindustries.org/events. Field Fine Art An exciting array of classes begins in June running through October at Field Fine Art Gallery. Tuesday, September 15 – Basic Drawing Wednesday, Sept. 16 - Watercolor for Beginners You can register and pay for classes online on the Registration page, making the process simple and easy. Visit Fieldfineart.net/classes.html to check out the classes and register. Field Fine art is located at 74 Taylor Road, Sandwich. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Coming up: Saturday September 12 – “Birds of a Feather…” Saturday, September 19 – “Emerging Artists to Follow” Saturday, September 26 – Drawing Emotion workshop with Margery Muller and Samantha Kreindler. Come by and see wonderful new work on the walls and still arriving! We are enjoying a great summer that includes exhibits, workshops and conversations around the table about the importance of creativity in today's world. Patricia Carega Gallery is open Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Hours: Monday: 10am – 4pm Tuesday-Wednesday: by chance or appointment Thursday-Saturday: 10am – 4pm Sunday: 12pm – 4pm. Carega Gallery is located at 69 Maple Street, Center Sandwich. 603-284-7728. Local Artist and Author presents: Of Wildlife and Woman Wendy Van de Poll, Artist Reception Opening: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Road, Albany, NH 03818 Show runs from September 10th - October 31st Wendy Van de Poll, BA, MS, is, as she readily admits, “wildly creative and deeply committed.” For decades, she has expressed her creativity and her commitment to Nature through a multitude of media. From fine art and massage therapy for humans, horses, and hounds, to writing bestsellers, fiber collage, and thread painting, her creative life has always been rooted in a deep curiosity about animals and the natural world. With training in wild canine biology, particularly wolves and coyotes, her journey took her from the harsh winters of Minnesota to the forests of southern New Hampshire and many places in between. Along the way, she honed her ability to observe, understand, and communicate with animals. With a specialization in pet loss grief, she also helps people maintain a deep connection with the animals they love, both present and recently departed. The work in this exhibition reflects all of these threads of her life. Beyond the intricate detail that can seem almost impossible to achieve with fabric and thread, Van de Poll seeks to breathe life into the animals she depicts—to capture something of their presence and invite the viewer into a deeper relationship with the wild. Sandwich Fair News Three day passes are now available at Meredith Village Savings Bank in Moultonborough and Center Harbor, and at the Sandwich Fair Association office at 7 Wentworth Hill Road in Sandwich, until September 30. The Sandwich Fair Association is looking for workers for the fair this year, Oct. 10,11 & 12. There are positions in ticket selling, ticket taking which are all day paid positions, and 3-hour Exhibitor Hall positions, for which you receive a 3 day pass for the fair. Contact the fair office if you are interested in working. Email [email protected] or call 603-284-7062 August Weather Recap One of our weather watchers here in Sandwich, Rod W. reports on August’s weather: The hottest day in August was 90° on the 7th of the month, and the coolest was 52° on the16th. Rainfall totaled 2.39”, which is 2.09” below normal. Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods There is so much happening in nature right now at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods … you won’t want to miss a thing … get outside! Pollinators are busy gathering from the last of the summer blooms. Birds are preparing for migration or have already begun their journey. Vegetation and foliage is changing in beautiful and important ways to protect itself for new/regeneration next spring and to feed the earth. Bears and other wildlife are hurrying to consume all the berries, fruits and Visit the CSVW website for news and events! CHAPMAN SANCTUARY & VISNY WOODS 740 Mt. Israel Road, Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, 03227 [email protected] 2 Basket Street Yoga Location: 2 Basket Street, Center Sandwich, NH 03227; 617-461-9512 2 Basket Street Yoga Schedule: Please go to the SCHEDULE page on 2basketstreetyoga.com, where you can sign up for classes. (You have to create an account first.*) You can also email to be added to the class schedule. 60 Minute Classes: Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m.: - All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom Monday, September 14 - 8 a.m.: - All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom Wednesday, September 16 - 9 a.m.: - All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom Class Prices - for both in studio & on Zoom Drop in class - $17.00 5-Class Pass - $75.00 10- Class Pass - $150.00 Dragonfly Yoga Barn Practice Schedule The Barn is closed from 9/10 through 9/13. Enjoy Dragonfly’s recorded Class Bundles for your convenience. Get yours at dragonflyyogabarn.com Regular schedule: Tuesday 8:00 am, Beach Yoga at Squam Town Beach Wednesday: 8:00 ~ 9:30 am ~ 5 Element Slow Flow Thursday: 5:00 pm, Vinyasa Flow Friday: 8:00~ 9:30 am ~ Yin Yoga Saturday: 8-9:15 am ~ 5 Element Flow Sunday: 5:00pm, Yin Yoga Dragonfly is located at 280 Bennett Street, North Sandwich. Contact [email protected], or online at www.dragonflyyogabarn.com. Eastman House Counseling and Yoga Eastman House Creative Counseling and Yoga is offered by Heather Cameron. Located at 909 Holderness Road, Center Sandwich. Yoga class is held on Fridays, from 9- 10 am, Mindful Slow Flow. Slow flow yoga is a gentle practice which combines deep breathing, stretching and relaxed postures to bring restorative energy and serenity to your body and mind. Preregister via email, [email protected] Scout Year Kicks Off Mark your calendar — Scout Pack 369’s season opener is a Raingutter Regatta, 6 PM at Moultonboro United Methodist Church, September 10. It’s a low-key, come-race-a-boat kind of night, and a great way to see what Pack 369 is about before committing to anything. The scouts are also actively looking to bring more activities into Sandwich itself this year — know a good spot or a local business open to a visit, send it their way. The scout pack is also always available to conduct a kid size service project or pledge of allegiance! Justin Rider Cubmaster, Pack 369 (202) 870-1617 [email protected] | [email protected] www.Pack369.com Corner House Restaurant Corner House Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 4 – 9 Friday and Saturday, 4 – 10 Sunday 12 – 9 Friday evenings from 6 till 9, the Corner House hosts fantastic local musicians in the pub. Friday, September 11 – Taylor Whiteside 22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227, email: [email protected] (603) 284-6219 Foothills Café and Curio The Foothills Café and Curio hours: Fall Hours: Open Wednesday through Saturday, 9am to 9pm CLOSED: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. 9 am to 9 pm More specifically… Breakfast 9-11:30 Lunch 11:30 – 2:30 Limited lunch menu 2:30 – 5 Dinner 5 - 9 ~And don’t forget, Bob’s Baguettes Saturday mornings at 9:00! The Foothills Café and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Sandwich. 603-707-2424. North Sandwich Store The store is stocked with all kinds of goodies! Waxing Moon Gardens organic vegetables! Fresh out of the oven Sunnyfield Bakery bread in the store along with fresh baked goods from Milk and Cookies Bakery! Sandwich Coffee Roasters Coffee Ground Beef and Chicken from White Gates Farm Variety of Pork from Mountain Breeze Farm Great lunch or dinner options in the prepared food cooler and more in the freezer Plenty of drinks, snacks and other items you might need in a pinch Payment is on the honor system model, so please take a moment when you arrive to read the signage on how to pay. Cash, check, and Venmo will be accepted. The self-serve market is open 7 days a week from 7am to 9pm. Located at 2 Maple Ridge Road, North Sandwich. Sandwich Farmers Market Only two more weeks left of the Sandwich Farmers Market for this season! Check it out while you can! Next Wednesday, September 16, stop by the Sandwich Farmers Market any time between 3 and 6 PM on the Village Green. Here’s the full lineup for September 16 Bob's Baguettes; Carroll County Bee Keepers; Chestnut Meadow Farm; Cobalt Farm; Emerald Event Co; Garden Of Freedom; Libby’s Long Dogs; Lilac Toad; Mountain Breeze Farm; NH Kombucha Co.; North Sandwich Artisans; Papa Beans Ice Cream; Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm; September Moon Farm; Suzanne Weil Pottery; Tansey Farm; Waxing Moon Gardens; Your Neighbors Flowers, Zee’s Silver. This week’s local music will be supplied by Jim Norman, generously sponsored by R.N. Peaslee & Sons. This week’s non-profit highlight: CASA of New Hampshire. Head over to the website for more details at https://www.sandwichnhfarmersmarket.com/ Wednesdays 3-6 pm June 3 through September 23, on the Village Green 32 Main Street, Sandwich. Your Neighbor’s Flowers The flower stand is stocked with loads of beautiful flowers today including… -Sunflower Bunches -Zinnia Bunches -Seasonal Mix Bouquets -Mason Jar Arrangements Plus some other goodies like…. -Mums! 10” and 4” containers -Kokedamas (hanging moss planters) -1/2 dozen cartons of duck eggs Open 9AM-7PM through Sunday Evening. Flower Stand Location: 4 Dow Road Sandwich, NH 03227 Chestnut Meadow Farm We’ve got tomatoes! And lots of other fresh produce. Come see us at the Sandwich Farmers Market every Wednesday, 3-6 pm on the Village Green. We’ll be there with seasonal veggies, Sandwich Coffee Roasters Coffee, and fresh eggs. Chestnut Meadow farm is a small family farm located at 146 Wentworth Hill Road in Sandwich. You can reach us at [email protected], or check out the website, www.chestnutmeadowfarm.com. We love knowing where our food comes from! Mountain Breeze Farm Mountain Breeze will be at the Sandwich Farmers Market Wednesdays this summer, so while you’re there you can pick up your local beef, pork and maple syrup! You can visit their website to check the online store for what’s currently in stock mountainbreezefarmnh.com. Mountain Breeze Farm specializes in fresh, local beef and pork, as well as maple syrup. Mountain Breeze has a wide variety of cuts for sale, such as pork loin roasts, small hams, breakfast sausage, bratwurst, bone-in chops, and spareribs; Want to find out more? Please inquire if you are looking for something not mentioned or would like a custom order. Contact Mountain Breeze at 603-677-2604 if you have any questions or to place an order. Mountain Breeze Farm is located at 327 Dale Road, Center Sandwich. Booty Family Farm Harvest Season is upon us… Tomatoes, garlic, basil, and more!!! Certified Organic Vegetables. And if you missed Rachel on the town green there is a beautiful selection of her pottery in the stand. We are a certified organic farm located at 610 Mount Israel Road and have been in operation for over 40 years Stop by any time or call/text Steve at 860-227-0397. Thanks for supporting local, Steve Bartlett and the Booty Family Farm. Waxing Moon Gardens Visit Waxing Moon’s booth at the Sandwich Farmers Market. You can sign up to receive news and updates about what’s growing on the farm at https://www.waxingmoongardens.com. Waxing Moon Gardens is located at 222 Whiteface Intervale, North Sandwich. Marigold Moon Wildcraft Marigold Moon Wildcraft Apothecary / Studio/ North Sandwich Tea Open Saturday 10:00 ~ 3:00 Wildcrafted Herbs — Teas, Tinctures, Oils, Balms — Nature’s Merries, Books & More. 620 North Sandwich Road, North Sandwich. Sandwich Bread Basket The Sandwich Bread Basket bakery, located at 272 North Sandwich Road, will be open on Saturdays at 10:00 am beginning in September. Baked goods include items such as the owner Amy’s classic farmhouse sourdough, made with organic rye, her "Goldilocks" loaf, made with farm fresh egg yolks, and cinnamon sugar focaccia. Sandwich Bread Basket breads include freshly milled organic wheat, are great for sandwiches, of course, and also freeze beautifully! You can stay up to date on Instagram, by visiting @thesandwichbreadbasket. Sandwich Creamery The Sandwich Creamery is open at The North Sandwich Store! Be sure to stop and check it out. Please be sure to read all the signage so you know where to deposit all payments as there are other local businesses selling out of the North Sandwich Store as well. The North Sandwich Store is located at 2 Maple Ridge Road, Sandwich. We appreciate you! You can also get Sandwich Creamery ice cream at E.M Heaths supermarket in Center Harbor, and Farm to Table in West Ossipee. Papa Beans Ice Cream/Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse ~Now Available at the Sugarhouse Quarts of Vanilla Ice Cream are now stocked in the small freezer. Quart-sized glass mason jars of maple syrup are now available for the same price as our plastic quart jugs. We also have larger quantities of Maple Sugar in stock. ~Papa Beans Ice Cream will continue serving at the Sandwich Farmers Market every Wednesday from 3:00–6:00 PM on the Village Green. Stop by for a sweet treat while supporting local vendors! Stop by and see what's new—you never know what small-batch flavors we might have available! Visit Us Anytime! 301 Wing Road, Sandwich, NH Ashley (Papa Beans) 603-393-6948 Brad (Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse) 603-662-9934 Open 7 Days a Week , 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Garlic Growing Workshop Add some insights to your gardening by attending our On-site outdoor class on garlic held at September Moon Farm, 149 Vittum Hill Rd, East Sandwich, NH Saturday, September 12th, 2026 10am – noon $35/person $50/couple
Class size is limited; rsvp text or call 603.986.5476 by Thurs 10th. Feel free to bring a bag lunch & join the after conversation Senior Meals Please join us at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, on Wednesdays for senior meals. Lunch is served at 12:00. From volunteer R. Hilman: Doors open before noon, so come a little early and settle in with a beverage and some good conversation. Lunch begins at noon with a prayer of thanks. Don't fret, if you're running a little late. Come on in, take a seat, and enjoy yourselves. And as always, please remember that none of this happens without the remarkable volunteers who show up week after week, rain or shine, dog days or not, to make magic happen in the kitchen for all of us. We see you, we treasure you, and we are grateful beyond words. Next week’s menu: Monday, 9/14 – Swedish Meatballs, egg noodles, peas beets, peaches, dinner roll Tuesday, 9/15 – Terriyaki chicken stir-fry, brown rice, cauliflower, chow mein noodles, banana. Cottage cheese Wednesday ,9/16 – Hearty chili, corn bread, green beans, corn, yogurt, orange Thursday – 9/17 – Roast pork, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots, applesauce, dinner roll A $3.00 donation is suggested, but no one is turned away. Should you have any questions or wish to have meals delivered, please contact the Moultonborough site at 603-476-5110. Moultonborough senior meals are held Monday through Thursday at the Moultonborough Community Center (formerly the Lions Club) at 139 Old Route 109. All are welcome. Tamworth Community Food Center The primary goal of the Tamworth Community Food Center is addressing hunger for those in need, serving the communities of Tamworth and Sandwich, NH. We are dedicated to providing fresh and nutritious food to people and families who may go without it. Our volunteers are devoted to understanding the significance and impact of community outreach. Donations from individuals, local organizations, businesses, and the towns provide stability and support, addressing the essentials of our citizens via sustainable solutions. It is our goal to tackle both short and long-term needs. Wednesday, September 23, from 11-3, and 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Located at St Andrews Church, 678 Whittier Road, Tamworth, NH. General Questions: 603-960-4067. Free Shredding Event Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19th, 9:00- 12:00 Municipal lot next to the Sandwich Town Hall. Questions? Contact Don Brown, 603-707-6686. Sponsored by the Alfred Quimby Trust and the Sandwich Business Group FOR SANDWICH, NH RESIDENTS/TAXPAYERS only. PLEASE READ IMPORTANT DETAILS BELOW: Paper Waste
Advocacy 101 This free, non-partisan training will show you simple, practical ways to speak up on the issues you care about – like housing, healthcare, jobs, and the environment. Presented by New Futures and Carroll County Coalition for Public Health, this workshop offers tools like how to reach local decision makers, or get voter updates. The training takes place at the Moultonborough Function Hall, 139 Old Route 109, Moultonborough, on Friday Sept. 11 and doors open at 7:30 am; complimentary breakfast, included, with the training happening from 8 – 9:30 am. Sandwich Woodshare If you went to the transfer station last weekend, you likely saw a crew of people sawing and splitting wood. If you are unfamiliar with the program, Sandwich Woodshare is a grassroots, all-volunteer program that procures and distributes firewood to local residents who would otherwise be cold. This project is not intended to meet all of its clients’ heating requirements, but rather as a stop-gap measure to cover urgent needs between fuel deliveries. We are looking for both volunteers and wood! We have a current crew of around 10 people, but if you would like to donate some time once or twice a month (fall is the busiest time) helping split and saw wood, please reach out to Richard Coolidge at 202-215-7030. If you have any wood that is already cut into logs or 5-6' lengths (can't be too big or heavy - 2 people need to be able to lift it) we are always looking for donations of wood. We are able to come get it if needed. But it has to be burnable - it can't be too old - we can't use "punky" wood. Further, there has been recent tree trimming along Routes 109 and 113. If any of this wood is on your land, and you don't want it, and it's in pieces that 2 people could lift, please let me know. I've seen some logs - and I know some of them are way too big for us to handle. If you have any other questions about the program please reach out. Richard Coolidge, Coordinator | Sandwich Woodshare; 202 215 7030 Sandwich Transfer Station Per the Sandwich office of Selectmen: The transfer station will be opening again on Fridays, effective Friday, September 4. Transfer Station hours will be Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8 AM - 4 PM. Facility stickers are available at the town hall for 2025-2026. Facility stickers are required for use of the Transfer Station. Stickers are available for purchase at Town Hall, by mail or by drop box. Please arrive at the Transfer Station at least 15 minutes before closing to allow for unloading and closure for the day. Reminder: if you are recycling larger cardboard, please be sure it is cut to a maximum size of 4' x 4'. Larger pieces jam up our compactors! Styrofoam Recycling Congratulations! Our efforts to recycle Styrofoam EPS at the transfer station have resulted in reducing NH landfill space by the equivalent of 100 std/medium-sized dump trucks since we started 3 1/2 years ago. And not only this, the 'down-cycled' Styrofoam used to make building insulation reduces the need to extract virgin raw materials from the ground by an equivalent weight. Going forward, please follow these tips: * Recycle only clean, dry Styrofoam * Remove labels, cardboard, and boxing tape * Styrofoam 'peanuts' can't be de-aerated. Regard them as trash. * Don't recycle polypropylene items (polypropylene looks like Styrofoam, but is soft and flexible). Town of Sandwich contact information Alison Gage, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, [email protected] Town Clerk’s office hours: Tues & Thurs 8:00am to 5:30pm Courtney Delaney, Town Administrator, may be reached during regular office hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. e-mail: [email protected] Kelly Cox, Administrative Assistant, may be reached during regular office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. e-mail: [email protected] Website: sandwichnh.org Town of Sandwich 8 Maple Street, PO Box 194 Sandwich, NH 03227 P: 603-284-7113 E. Sandwich Chapel Annual Meeting The Annual meeting of the East Sandwich Chapel and Cemetery Association will be held on Sunday September 13th, all are welcome. Also please join us for our Annual service at 3 PM. Both will be held at the historic East Sandwich Chapel on route 25 at the end of Vittum Hill Road and will be followed by refreshments under the pines. This year's service will be led by Pastor Deb of the Sandwich Community Church. Please join us and hear the wonderful acoustics in this small historic building. Community Church of Sandwich Worship with the Community Church on Sundays at 10am. The church is now meeting at the Baptist Meetinghouse on Church Street for the summer months. Contact us by Mail: PO Box 267, Sandwich, NH 03227, email [email protected], or call 603-284-6151. Harvest Church of the Lakes Region Harvest Church meets in Sandwich every Sunday morning at 10:00 am for contemporary worship and Biblical teaching, in a welcoming, comfortable homey setting. Harvest offers several meetings during the week, including a men’s Bible Study on Mondays in Sandwich, and a women’s Bible Study on Fridays in Meredith. For directions to the Goddard home or for more information, reach out to [email protected] or 603-476-7037. North Sandwich Friends North Sandwich Friends Meeting invites friends and neighbors to join their weekly Meeting for Worship from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Sunday at the North Sandwich Meetinghouse (354 Quaker Whiteface Rd., N Sandwich, NH 03259). Meeting for Worship is a time of quiet listening to the inner voice of spirit, God, the Light within –whatever term one uses—in community with others. We sit largely in silence for an hour; friends who are deeply moved to share an insight may rise and do so. Most Sundays, a very brief reading is offered reflecting Quaker values or history, which may provide a common focus for reflection. After the meeting, friends share individual reflections and announcements with each other.
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