Sandwich News Column

By Stephanie Goddard
 
It’s here – the 49th annual Christmas in the Village! With twenty-two locations and nearly fifty vendors, you’re sure to find something to spark some Holiday cheer! Come to the magical village of Sandwich during the Christmas season, and find that perfect local gift or decoration created just for you by one of Sandwich’s own talented artisans or crafters. Read all about the vendors below in our Christmas in the Village Edition of the Sandwich News!
 
Christmas in the Village
 
Come to Sandwich for the 49th Annual Sandwich Christmas in the Village craft fair, holiday sale, and celebration the first weekend in December. This year it falls on December 6 and 7. Started almost 50 years ago by an enterprising group of local craftspeople, Sandwich Christmas in the Village has grown into a two-day holiday tradition, expanding and reinventing itself with each new generation. This year, Christmas in the Village features 22 locations around Sandwich with about 50 participants, selling a wide variety of crafts, fine art, gifts, goodies, holiday ornaments, greens, and décor, as well as hosting special events and children’s activities throughout the weekend. Online, visit sandwichchristmasinthevillage.com to learn more about the vendors, locations, and events.
 
Christmas in the Village Events
 
Christmas in the Village is MORE than just fabulous local shopping. Enjoy these activities for kids and adults throughout the weekend:
~Friday, December 5, Dusk – Parks and Recreation Holiday Tree Lighting, on the village green. Start the weekend off by singing some carols and you bask in the glow of the tree and warm up with some hot chocolate.
~Eight Shows, December 8 through 13 – John Davidson Live! “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”, Club Sandwich, 12 Main Street. A brand-new Christmas show, packed with your favorite holiday music, sing-alongs, and plenty of laughs for the whole family
~Saturday, December 6, Sunday December 7, 10 am – 2 pm: Sandwich Central School Holiday Market, 28 Squam Lake Road – DIY kids crafts and Holiday photo booth; Enjoy a warm drink at the hot chocolate bar. Win a prize at the cash Raffle. Cookie walk 12 – 2, both days. All proceeds benefit Sandwich Central School student activities.
~Saturday, December 6, 10 am until noon: Holiday music live on stage! Town Hall Craft Fair, 8 Maple Street. Take some time, relax and enjoy the music! A group of very talented local musicians will be playing holiday music.
~Saturday, December 6, 10 – 4, Sunday December 7, 10 am – 3 pm: Make it! Take It! At Sandwich Home Industries, 32 Main Street on the green. Make your own needle-felted keepsake ornament. Suggested $5.00 donation for the Sandwich Children Christmas Project. (Children must be accompanied by adult.)
~Saturday, December 6 – 10:30- 11:30 am: Visit with Santa! Corner House Restaurant, 22 Main St. Bring your children to meet Santa for a story hour complete with cookies and hot chocolate. (Children must be accompanied by adult.)
~Saturday, December 6 – 11 am – 2 pm: Ladies Aid Society Soup and Chowder Luncheon, Methodist Meeting House Fellowship Hall in the basement, 6 Main Street. Take a break from shopping and warm up with some delicious soup or chowder.
~Saturday, December 6 – 12 pm – 2 pm: Make your own holiday decorations – The Sandwich Children’s Center, 54 Maple Street: Have fun making a graham cracker house or decorating a wooden ornament. All ages welcome! While supplies last.
 
Christmas in the Village Participants
 
Just take a look at all the great local business, crafters, farms, and artisans!
~The Porch
Shop our selection of gifts, holiday décor, seasonal apparel, and antiques. Complimentary home-made cookies and refreshments, Saturday 12/6 10-4, Sunday 12/7 10-3; Located at 7 Main Street, Center Sandwich.
~Kindred Spirit Farm
Warm, cozy hand-knit hats, hand-crafted soaps and balms. Cards, jams, and gourmet dog biscuits. Raw fleece from our colorful Shetland sheep bred for fine, soft fleece. Saturday 12/6, 10 – 4, Sunday 12/7 10 – 3; Located at 103 Upper Road, Sandwich.
~Field Fine Art
Jewelry – Cards – Watercolors – Oil paintings – Gift certificates for art classes from Kathryn Field. Saturday, 12/6, 10 – 4; Sunday 12/7 10 – 3, located at Field Fine Art Gallery, 74 Taylor Road, Sandwich.
~Will Lehmann Frames
Custom picture framing – Custom woodworking and finishing -Antique frame restoration – Artwork crating and shipping – Antique maps, Bartlett prints, and more. Saturday 12/6, 10 – 4, Sunday 12/7 10 – 3; Location: Will Lehmann Frames, 163 Schoolhouse Road, Sandwich.
~Sandwich Central School Holiday Market
Something for everyone! Holiday cards made by SCS students. Hand-made wreaths & kissing balls. DIY Kids Crafts. Holiday PhotoBooth, Hot Chocolate Bar. Pop-up Thrift Store. Cash Raffle. COOKIE WALK 12-2 both days
ALL Proceeds benefit SCS student activities.
Saturday12/6 & Sunday 12/7 10-2l Location: Sandwich Central School, 28 Squam Lake Road, Center Sandwich.
~Vicky Dworkin
Fabrications” – Original fabric collage art, greeting cards.
“Christmas Comes Again” – Unique everlasting tabletop arrangements made from recycled, secondhand or vintage materials. Handwoven CD ornaments. Saturday 12 6, 10 – 4, Sunday 12/7, 10 – 3. Located at Sandwich Town Hall, 8 Maple St. Center Sandwich.
~Fraser Design
Colorful, hand-crafted winter hats and neck gaiters made of performance pique and a warm Polartec lining. Very breathable. Saturday, 12/6 10 – 4, Sunday 12/7 – 10 – 3. Located at Sandwich Town Hall, 8 Maple Street, Sandwich.
~Newcomb Art
Oil paintings, cards, and hand-knit mittens by Blair Newcomb; Saturday, 12/6, 10 – 4, Sunday 12/7 10 – 3; Location: Sandwich Town Hall, 8 Maple St. Sandwich.
~Rachel Bartlett Pottery
Hand thrown, high fired, functional pottery. Saturday 12/6, 10 – 4, Sunday 12/7, 10 – 3; Location, Sandwich Town Hall, 8 Maple St, Sandwich.
~Marcy Greene Bags
Timeless bags and accessories, handmade in waxed canvas and leather. Crafted with care, blending functional design with lasting durability. Saturday 12/6, 10 – 4, Sunday 12/7, 10 – 3; Location: Sandwich Town Hall, 8 Maple Street, Sandwich .
~Aloha Vibes
Hand made pillowcases, aprons, dolls with clothing, Mala Beads, Catnip toys, shirts, pants, and bags.  Saturday 12/6, 10 – 4, Sunday 12/7 10 – 3; Location: Sandwich Town Hall, 8 Maple St, Sandwich.
~Lilac Toad
Original handmade artwork, cards, print, stickers, bee T-shirts, sun-catchers and more! Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3, Location: Sandwich Town Hall, 8 Maple St, Center Sandwich.
~Love Like Steven
Inspiring Painted Rocks – winter holiday themed & many more subjects! I love painting rocks. Especially when they can convey a bit of love of the outdoors that my beloved Steven had. A memorial fundraiser for NH Fish & Game Search & Rescue. Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3; Location Sandwich Town Hall 8 Maple Street, Center Sandwich.
~Kathleen Curtin
Handmade one-of-a-kind metal and multi-media jewelry. Color and texture with torch fired vitreous enamel, fire and oxidized patina. Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3
Location: Sandwich Town Hall, 8 Maple Street, Center Sandwich.
~League of NH Craftsmen/Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery
Fine contemporary & traditional crafts – jewelry, glass, pottery, prints, photos, wood & fiber arts. Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3; Location: Sandwich Home Industries; 32 Main Street On the Green, Center Sandwich.
~Climate Critters
Whimsical hand knit critters to benefit Citizen’s Climate Lobby.
Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3; Location: Sandwich Home Industries
32 Main Street On the Green, Center Sandwich.
~Milk and Cookies Bakery
Delicious baked goods! Cookies, cupcakes, breads, and yummy candies.
Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3; Location: Sandwich Home Industries
32 Main Street On the Green, Center Sandwich.
~Suzanne Weil Pottery
Functional wood-fired pottery. Bowls, plates, platters, mugs and cups, lidded pots and canisters. Each piece is made with close attention to detail and function.
Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3; Location: Sandwich Home Industries
32 Main Street On the Green, Center Sandwich.
~Back to Basics Craftworks
Needle-felted sculptures, gifts and collectibles by Patsy Frasier.
Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3; Location: Sandwich Home Industries
32 Main Street On the Green, Center Sandwich.
~Sandwich Historical Society
Books, cards, calendars, magnets
Sandwich Fair posters, vintage travel posters, Sandwich sweatshirts & t-shirts, White Mountain puzzles & more!
Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3; Location: 4 Maple Street, Center Sandwich.
~Corner House Restaurant and Bar
Take a break from holiday shopping, relax in a casual country atmosphere and enjoy our inspired American Cuisine, right in the heart of the village.
Fri 12/5 4-10 Sat 12/6 4-10; Sun 12/7 12-9; Location 22 Main St, Center Sandwich
~Little Apiary on the Hillside
Raw honey. Beautifully crafted beeswax candles, body lotion bars, lip balm & soap. Embroidered towels, candle mats, potholders, ornaments and table runners.
Sat ONLY 12/6 9-3; Location: Doris Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich.
~Amy Brown and Sarah
A crafter going back to the beginnings of Christmas in the Village, with wreathes of various sizes & floral arrangements. Ever-popular $5.00 earrings from Sarah!
Saturday Only 12/6, 9 – 3; Location: Doris Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich
~Baker Boy & Sister Chef
You’ve watched them grow up in front of your eyes baking, making chili & cornbread for lunch, with chocolate chip cookies, lemon bread, coffee, tea & hot cocoa. Sat ONLY 12/6 9-3, Location: Doris Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich.
~Robin Cornwell Embellishments
Printmaking on Fabric - Clothing, napkins, dish towels, scarves, hand-quilted Art Quilts. All printed on hand-dyed fabric. Sat ONLY 12/6 9-3, Location: Doris Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich.
~J. Kelly Photos
Photo cards, magnets, framed photos, featuring landscapes, sunsets, flowers, wildlife and more! Sat ONLY 12/6 9-3; Location: Doris Benz Center,
18 Heard Road, Sandwich.
~Relic Revival
One-of-a-kind spoon rings, flatware jewelry – necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and gifts- ornaments, “fork snails”, bud vases, key chains, bookmarks & more.
Sat ONLY 12/6 9-3; Location -  Doris Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich
~Woodland Gourds
Decorative hard-shell natural gourds, painted & stained, embellished with pine needles & seeds, dot painting & folk art.
Sat ONLY 12/6 9-3; Location: Doris Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich
~Batik Bags
Local volunteers making one-of-a kind-bags from batik fabric, hand-stamped and hand-dyed in fabulous designs & colors from Ghana, Africa. 100% of the income from this sale is used to help fund the Amenyo Foundation (501-c3) Scholarship program in Ghana. Sat ONLY 12/6 10-3; Location: Doris Benz Center, 18 Heard Rd, Sandwich
~Diane D Crochet
Crocheted afghans, bags hats, scarves, shawls & ponchos
Sat ONLY 12/7 9-3; Location: Doris Benz Center, 18 Heard Rd, Sandwich
~JJ Cayer Woodturning
Wooden Bowls, Wine Stoppers, Pepper Mills; Sat ONLY 12/6 9-3; Location:
Doris Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich
~Hannah’s Handmade Crafts
All Things Crochet; Christmas garlands. decorative trees, & ornaments.
Scarves, sunglasses cases, Baskets & blankets; Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3;
Location: Sandwich Historical Society, 4 Maple Street, Center Sandwich
~Foothills Café and Curio
A collection of our favorite things: fresh roasted coffee beans, pastries, handpicked housewares, thoughtful grocery items, and an incredible sense of community, all in one cozy country setting. Christmas decorations from Rebecca Cole Grows to benefit Off the Dock Players. Fri 12/5 & Sat 12/6 8am-9pm, Sun 12/7 10-4;
Location:  25 Main Street, Center Sandwich
~Rebecca Cole Grows
A Christmas Decoration fundraiser for Off the Dock Players, a beloved theater company in Sandwich.
For 25 years Rebecca Cole Grows decorated boutique Hotels for Christmas. The entire warehouse of trees, wreathes, ornaments and more will be beautifully
presented and all for sale in the Foothills and at a Historic home in North Sandwich. Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3; Location: 659 North Sandwich Rd, North Sandwich
~Mike Henriques
Oil and acrylic paintings of regional landscapes and winter scenes.
Sat 12/6 ONLY 10-4; Location: 43 Maple Street, Center Sandwich
~Susan Lirakis Photography and EverWear
Fine Art Photographs, framed and matted, photos printed on glass and metal, with gold and silver leaf. Wide selection of note cards: local landscapes & natures.
EverWear Cozy Polartec fleece hats for adults and children. Sat 12/6 ONLY 10-4; Location: 43 Maple Street, Center Sandwich
~Papa Beans Ice Cream
Small batch homemade ice cream using NH dairy. Pints, 1/2 pints,
ice cream sandwiches. Sat 12/6 & Sun 12/7 9am -9pm; Location: 301 Wing Road,
North Sandwich
~Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse
Locally produced maple syrup. Maple cream, maple candy, and maple hard sugar.
Sat 12/6 & Sun 12/7 9am -9pm; Location: 301 Wing Road,North Sandwich
~Hill Country Books and ANNE-MADE
Christmas ornaments, cashmere fingerless gloves, textiles, cards & delicious baked goods, including shortbread from ANNE MADE
Used & Rare Books – Antiques
Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3; Location: 25 Grove Street, Center Sandwich
~Willow Pond Antiques and Goods
A unique and whimsical shop featuring antiques and vintage item, home decor, local crafts and unique curiosities, with Sandwich’s own talented ANNE MADE crafts and homemade delicacies. Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3; Location: 12 Main Street, Center Sandwich
~MJ Pettengill, Author &
Marigold Moon Wildcraft Apothecary
Locally wild-crafted plant/herbs crafted for medicinal, folk and culinary purpose: teas, balms, oils, and more. Signed books and nature-based art by
local author, artist and historian MJ Pettengill. Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3;
Location: 620 North Sandwich Road (Rt 113), North Sandwich
~MuMandi Glass Studio
Open house at Ann Lambert’s studio. Learn about how she makes beautiful, colorful fused glass: jewelry, dishes, ornaments and more!
Sat ONLY 12/6 10-4; Location: 122 Brown Hill Road, North Sandwich
~Chestnut Meadow Farm
Local farm featuring eggs, onions, garlic & winter vegetables
Sat 12/6 ONLY 9-12; Location: Heard Barn 8 Skinner St, Center Sandwich
~Mountain Breeze Farm
Family farm here in Sandwich offering our own locally produced beef, pork & maple syrup. Sat ONLY 12/6 9-12
Location: Heard Barn, 8 Skinner St., Center Sandwich
~Aislinn Hird
Hand-beaded and wire jewelry, fine art stickers, prints and books: designs for young people and adults. Sat 12/6 10-4 Sun 12/7 10-3
Location: Sandwich Town Hall, 8 Maple St, Center Sandwich
~Emerald Event Co.
Holiday Open House
Taste, Shop & Be Inspired! Seasonal bites & festive drinks,
Shop for curated holiday & hostess gifts, Food to Go (GF/Veg options), and enter free raffles. Sat Only 12/6 10-4, 230 Chase Road, North Sandwich
 
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. Note, Library will be closed for Thanksgiving break on Wednesday & Thursday, 11/27- 28.
 
Library Book Sale
 
While you’re exploring Sandwich during Christmas in the Village, don’t forget to stop at the library! The Friends of the Samuel H. Wentworth Library are hosting a Holiday Book Sale at the library, 35 Main Street, from 10 – 4 on Saturday, December 6. There’ll be lots of great quality books, puzzles, movies and gifts. Some new and very gift-worthy, some gently used. A wonderful selection of books for kids and many holiday titles. One-of-a-kind gifts that are great for the youngest gift givers who may need to stretch their limited "piggy bank balances" as they shop for family members! If that's not enough...there are also comfy chairs to sit in for a spell and “product test” a few titles, or to rest your feet in between visiting all the wonderful Christmas in the Village locations. Find the Holiday Book Sale in the Community Room, lower level of the library.
 
A Christmas Carol
 
Sandwich local, Chris Boldt, will be back at the library again this December for a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Join us Friday, December 12 at 6:00 pm for this free event. The reading will run approximately 90 minutes (with no intermission). The library will close early at 4:00pm on the 12th and reopen at 5:30 for seating. Space is limited so please email the library or call (603)-284-6665 to reserve your seat!
 
Annual Town Christmas Party
 
For almost 90 years the Sandwich Woman’s Club has been helping to welcome the Christmas season for the children of Sandwich, and this year is no exception! 
On Sunday, December 14 at 1:00 Santa plans to make an appearance at the Town Hall just for this event! He will have gifts for all the children and has asked Franz Nicolay to take the children’s pictures with him. The Woman’s Club will be baking cookies for the party, and we’ll again have hats, gloves, mittens and socks provided by Woman’s Club members for kids to take home. 
 And this year there will be something new: a special appearance by pied piper and storyteller Papa Joe Gaudet, who will entertain the kids with a short interactive performance, a prelude to his appearance on May 2, 2026 right here at the Benz Center for the New Hampshire Storytelling Alliance’s Granite State Story Swap. 
 
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
 
Get outside in picturesque Sandwich, New Hampshire and give yourself an exquisite late autumn experience. CSVW Trails are the perfect place for a quiet walk in nature. Make your way to Teacup Lake where you will find sparkling waters and views of Mt Israel. Head down the River Trail to see ancient glacial boulders along the pristine Cold River surrounded by forest.
The trails are a cool and quiet place for hikers, birdwatchers, and all nature enthusiasts. Located at 740 Mt Israel Road in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire.
CSVW is open FREE to the public every day from dawn until dusk with plenty of FREE parking.
 
A Look Back
 
Sandwich Historical Society Director Jim Mykland has pulled together some interesting entries from the Sandwich Reporter (1883-1944).  Below is one excerpt. Relax in your favorite reading spot and enjoy reading a few minutes of Sandwich history. Visit sandwichhistorical.org and click on miscellany and mystery to read more.
December 4, 1883: 
~Skating is about over for this year unless the ponds open, as there is so much snow upon the ice.
~Winter has made his appearance and warns us to beware of that old enemy Jack Frost.
~Thick gloves and our overcoats are in demand.
Good dry hard wood is selling in Meredith for five dollars per cord.
 
Christmas Movie Night
 
The Inter Lakes High School Class of 2028 will be hosting a Christmas movie and cookie party for elementary school students on Saturday December 13th. 5:30-7:30 at the ILMHS Auditorium. The cost is $15/student or $20/family. Wear your Christmas pjs and watch the Grinch!
 
LRSO Holiday Concerts
 
Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra holiday concerts:
Dec 6, 7pm at the Colonial Theatre in Laconia, and 
Dec 7, 3pm at Inter-Lakes Auditorium in Meredith.  
Versatile vocalist Taylor O'Donnell performs a range of holiday classics, and a narration of Tomie dePaolo's The Legend of the Poinsettia set to music.  Orchestral instrumentals cover classical to modern (Nutcracker, Bach, Mannheim Steamroller, Leroy Anderson...)   Details and tickets at www.LRSO.
 
Twelfth Night
 
Advice to the Players, Sandwich’s Shakespeare Theater group, presents their last show of the 2025 season, Twelfth Night, on December 13 at 4:00 pm. This holiday reading, mingled with their ‘Shakes on Tap’ style performance, is hosted by their partner Castle in the Clouds. The presentation will be brought to life by a cast of familiar Advice to the Players’ faces. Join along to laugh, swoon, and celebrate!  A cover charge of $15.00 will apply for food and beverage service during the program. Seating limited, so register to secure your spot, and arrive at 4:00 to get those orders in. Register at https://www.castleintheclouds.org/event/shakespeare-on-tap-twelfth-night/.
 
Sandwich Singers Holiday Concerts
 
Another Christmas tradition arising from the talented Sandwich folk – the Sandwich Singers Holiday Concerts, with three dates and locations:
December 10, Melvin Village Community Church, Melvin Village
December 14, Methodist Meeting House, Center Sandwich
January 2, St. Andrew's-in-the-Valley, Tamworth
All concerts at 6:00 pm
Singing by old friends and new, with guests Marion Posner, Andy Davis, Allan DiBiase, and Jim Mykland.
 
Sandwich Home Industries Hiring
 
Sandwich Home Industries/League of NH Craftsmen fine craft gallery and education center in Center Sandwich New Hampshire seeks a Gallery Manager to oversee operations, support local artists, coordinate marketing, and manage art and craft education programs. This position is full-time May to October and half-time with flexible hours from November to April. Sandwich Home Industries is a small, community-centered fine craft retail gallery and education center. Located in the charming village of Center Sandwich in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, the gallery is the birthplace of the now statewide League of New Hampshire Craftsmen (LONHC). Visit https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/ for more information. To apply, email cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:  [email protected].
 


Corner House Restaurant
 
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, December 5 – Peter Heimlich
Corner House is going on vacation and will be closed starting December 8th, reopening December 16th at 4 pm.
22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227, email: [email protected]
(603) 284-6219
 
Foothills Café and Curio
 
Trivia night is back! Ashley and Amelia are working on some profound (and some trivial) questions. Trivia night takes place on the first and third Thursdays of the month. On alternating Thursday evenings, treat yourself to a professional storytelling or dramatic reading experience at the Foothills.
Hours:
Monday – 8 am to 9 pm;
Tuesday and Wednesday – CLOSED;
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – 8 am to 9 pm.
Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.
Kitchen closes one hour before closing time.
Email [email protected].
The Foothills Café and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Sandwich. 603-707-2424.
 
North Sandwich Store
 
All Seasons Provisions is busy cooking delicious offerings to stock the cooler at the North Sandwich Store. You’ll find a wide selection of gourmet and family-friendly seasonal foods. Here is a sampling of what can be found there:  
Meatloaf, Meatballs, Cranberry, Walnut and Brie Wild Rice, Stuffed Delicata Squash, Tuscan Chickpea and Pasta Soup with Pancetta;
Mac and Cheese, Beef Stew, Chicken Vegetable with Wild Rice Soup
More goodies in the freezer as well - Chicken Cutlets, Lasagna, Squash Soup.
Veggies Mountain Heartbeet Farm; Coffee from Sandwich Coffee Roasters; Mountain Breeze Meats; Sunnyfield Bakery Sourdough Breads, and many other assorted grocery items.
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.

 
November Weather Recap
 
Rod W., one of Sandwich’s weather watchers, reports on November’s weather: The average high temperature for the month was 40.4° and the low 29.3°. This is 1.2 ° below normal. The warmest day was 52° on the 8th of the month and the low was 22° on the 20th and 30th. Snowfall was 5.3” which is 0.4” below normal. Total precipitation was 3.25” which is 1.11” below the norm. The highest wind gust observed was 35 mph on the 4th of the month.
 
Beekeeping Course Offered
 
Carroll County Ed. is teaming up with the Carroll County Beekeepers to offer a winter semester course on Modern Beekeeping and the Ancient Honey Bee. Keeping bees is not required, but mentoring support for the 2026 season is included for those who do. The course starts on January 6 via Zoom, and is open to all interested in learning more about bees, their fascinating behaviors, impact on the environment and native species of pollinators; land management tips, improving your beekeeping skills, or getting off on the right foot as a beekeeper. For more details and to sign up, visit the Carroll County Beekeepers, at ccnhbeekeepers.org. Tuition is $175.00/single or $250.00/family, and includes books. Students may work at their own pace or join the live Zoom course Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Please enroll as soon as possible to ensure supplies will be available.  
 
Sandwich Woman’s Club Hat and Glove drive
 
It's once again that time of year when the Sandwich Woman’s Club is asking for donations of waterproof gloves and mittens, cotton socks, and hats for our annual Children's Christmas Party. This year the party takes place on Sunday, December 14. Last year was a great success and you folks did an excellent job of contributing to our party. Please drop off your donations by December 6 at the following locations: The front vestibule at the Town Hall and the upstairs entrance at the library.
 
Christmas Market at Bearcamp Center
 
Shop local this Christmas! Sandwich and other local artisans will be offering their works at the Christmas Market at Bearcamp Center, 1164 Bunker Hill Road, Tamworth on the following dates and times:
Thursdays, December 4, 11, and 18, noon – 4:00
Fridays, December 5, 12, and 19 4:00 – 7:00
Saturday December 6 – 10:00 – 3:00
Saturday, December 13 and 20 10:00 – 1:00
Sponsored by North Sandwich Artisans, Amanda Twaddle and Wendy Shambaugh
 
Tamworth Community Food Center Welcomes You
 
If you or someone you know is in a position where access to food would be of help, please call the number provided. There are resources. The primary goal of the Tamworth Community Food Center is addressing hunger for those in need, serving the communities of Tamworth and Sandwich, NH. Our organization’s volunteers are trained and well-informed, knowing the value of awareness, action, and the effects of hunger. 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 December 17  from11-3, and 4:30 – 6:00 pm.
Located at St Andrews Church, 678 Whittier Road, Tamworth, NH. General Questions: 603-960-4067.
 
Senior Meals
 
Over 60? Please join us at the Benz on Wednesdays for senior meals. Lunch is served at 12:00. Free will donations are welcome.
Should you have any questions or wish to have meals delivered, please contact the Moultonborough site at 603-476-5110. Wednesdays at noon at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Center Sandwich.
Additionally, 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.
 
MWVEG Gathering
 
Are you interested in fresh and local food in the MWV? The Mount Washington Valley Eaters and Growers (MWVEG) are calling all local foodies, chefs, growers, and farmers alike to join us at our Annual Gathering to connect and share in what our local food movement has to offer. Build relationships, learn about us and our mission, or simply enjoy our good food and company - this is a public event for all to join. During the event we will be debuting our new video footage highlighting and celebrating farmers in the MWV. We will also be hosting a Seed Swap and Homemade Goods Swap so bring your seeds or a homemade good to trade if you so wish. A warm meal will be provided using fresh and local ingredients of course. We invite you to join us in eating fresh!
Where: Runnells Hall (25 Deer Hill Rd, Chocorua Village, Tamworth, NH)
When: THURSDAY DECEMBER 11, 2025 from 5:30PM-7:30PM
RSVP by December 8th at MWVEG.com/events.
 
Sandwich Transfer Station
 
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.
Sandwich Transfer Station hours are Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm. Please arrive at the Transfer Station at least 15 minutes before closing to allow for unloading and closure for the day. Kevin and John appreciate being able to close on time. 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!
 
Tax Bills Sent
 
Sandwich property tax bills for 2025 were mailed on November 20 to Sandwich property owners, to the address on file with the town. The taxes are due on or before Tuesday, December 23, 2025. If your mail is being forwarded or you believe you may have a delay in receiving your mail, you may access the  Tax Kiosk on the town website, sandwichnh.org, to find your amount due; you may search by Owner, Parcel ID or Address. You can then view and/or print your bill, however you cannot pay your bill online. 
Note:   Parcel IDs (Map/Lots) were changed in 2024 due to GIS remapping.   Search by Owner or Address for best results or reach out to the tax office at 603-284-7113 to confirm the amount due.
You may make your payment in person, via mail, Bill Pay (from your bank account) or our secure Drop Box (located at the back entrance to Town Hall; top of the ramp).   Kindly include a self-addressed stamped envelope along with your receipt stub if you would like your receipt mailed to you.  
If your taxes are paid out of an escrow account, please do not remit payment to the town as this will be handled by your financial institution.
For questions related to your tax assessment, please contact the Selectmen’s Office at (603) 284-7701.
For questions related to your tax bills, please contact the Tax Collector’s Office at (603) 284-7113.
The Tax office is closed Holidays and Election Tuesdays. Forms of payment accepted at the Tax Collector's Office are cash and checks only (no credit or debit cards).  Checks include ‘BILL PAY’ from your bank to the Town of Sandwich (Acct # should reference your Parcel ID or Street Address).
As a reminder, the total tax rate of $9.25 is comprised of four categories:

• Municipal rate – the town’s budgetary decisions only influence this rate. 2025 municipal rate: $2.83. (note: there are only about 20 other towns out of 119 with lower municipal rates)
• Local education – the Interlakes School District’s budgetary decisions determine this rate. 2025 local education rate: $4.57.
• State education – state legislation impacts this calculation. 2025 state education rate: $1.13.
• County: this is influenced by the decisions made at the Carroll County government level. 2025 county tax rate: $0.72

 
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 7:30 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 7:30 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
 
Community Church of Sandwich
 
Worship with the Community Church on Sundays at 10am. The church is meeting at the Methodist Meetinghouse on Main Street, for the winter 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 invites you to visit at 80 Bean Road in Moultonborough, Sundays at 10:00 am for contemporary worship and Biblical teaching. We have several meetings during the week as well, including a men’s Bible Study on Mondays in Sandwich. Call for details! Contact us at [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.