By Stephanie Goddard
Real Summer is here! We, along with our flower and vegetable gardens, are soaking up the sun. Enjoy the long days. Visit an art gallery. Take a hike on the Sandwich Range. Jump in at the Sandwich Town Beach or the Pot Holes. Grab an ice coffee or Italian Soda at the Foothills to cool off. Have fun! Upcoming Events Here’s a few of the fun and interesting events coming up in the next couple weeks in and around Sandwich: (you can read more about them below!) Steve Allain at Corner House, June 21 Shakespeare at Castle in the Clouds, June 22 Shakespeare On Tap, June 23 Summer Wreath-making, June 25 Basket workshop, June 26 Birding Field Trip, June 28 Sweetbloods at Corner House, June 28 Art Classes, July 1-3 Property Taxes Due, July 2 (fun!) Fireworks, July 6 Passes Available at Library The Samuel H. Wentworth Library is pleased to offer several different passes this season: Children’s Museum of NH in Dover – 50% off the admission price for up to 4 visitors. McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center – free admission for four people. Currier Art Museum – discounted admission. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - Discounted admission to the live animal exhibit trail and all hiking trails. Wright Museum, Wolfeboro - World War II experience on American society. 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. Sandwich Historical Society This summer’s exhibition at the Sandwich Historical Society is titled, The Photograph and Memory. In the 19th century, the advent of photography had an extraordinary impact on peoples’ ability to create images of friends, family and environments. It was a universally utilized medium for recording history. From daguerreotypes to digital, this summer, the Sandwich Historical Society will be examining the history of photography using examples from our extensive photography collection. The opening day of the exhibit will be June 29, 2024. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Opens for Season The Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 – 5, and Sundays 12 – 5. The gallery’s first exhibit of the season opened June 8th with a reception honoring four generations of a family of Sandwich artists. Patricia writes, “I am excited to have the work of Marcela Comes Winslow, John Winslow, Clare Winslow, and Ben Winslow Plant in the gallery for our first show.” Coming up: Brook Hedge and Jonathan Pellow: It’s About the Lens. Opening reception June 29, 5 to 7 p.m. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery is located at 69 Maple Street, Center Sandwich. Email: [email protected]. Book and Supply Scholarship If you are a Sandwich resident and recent high school graduate working on your first undergraduate degree (full time) or full time at a tech school, you are eligible to receive the Sandwich Woman’s Club Book and Supply Money Scholarship. Students have until August 1, 2024 to write a note to Sandwich Woman's Club, PO Box 485, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. In the note you should introduce yourself and include your name and contact information, your goals for the future and your plan to reach those goals. Contact info needs to include the following: Name, home address, and where to send book and supply money (physical), email or phone in case we need to contact you. Students may request Book and Supply Money each year (no more than 4 years) of their undergraduate career. Checks are written to the students by the end of September and do not interfere with other financial aid awards. Advice To the Players News Coming up with Advice to the Players: Community Arts Festival: A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT that's kid friendly, pet friendly, family friendly. It's just very friendly, y'all. Castle In The Clouds will host their second annual community arts festival this Saturday, June 22nd which will feature a plethora of local artists, crafters, baked goods, a scavenger hunt, and more events including our season's preview. We will be performing at 10am showcasing excerpts from our 25th Anniversary Season - War of the Roses Part II: Curses & Queens, The Book of Will, and The Tempest! Our Studio Series begins June 23rd with Shakespeare on Tap: A Midsummer Night's Dream. The tavern hosting us will be the one, the only, not the rounded edge, but The Corner House (22 Main St. Sandwich). Meet us upstairs in the newly renovated bar starting at 2pm. No RSVP is necessary. Just bring you, your charm, your good looks, and we'll be happy to see you there. Advice To The Players is a unique company of theater professionals, enthusiastic community members and energetic teens that has been performing Shakespeare and offering workshops in New Hampshire's Lakes and Mountains Region since 1999. Club Sandwich with John Davidson This is John Davidson's Club Sandwich last season - and it starts on June 28th! John performs on Fridays and Saturdays through September 14th. Don't miss seeing John perform -- he is a talented treasure! https://www.johndavidson.com/clubsandwich Located in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, CLUB SANDWICH premiered Friday, July 2, 2021. You'll enjoy an intimate musical evening in a cozy room with an audience of 50-ish friendly folks. We hope our patrons will return for multiple shows during the season as John's show is constantly changing. For seating, instead of standard chairs, you'll relax in couches, loveseats and rockers. And after every show, John is available for photos and to autograph any merchandise purchased at our gift shop. Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery Sandwich Home Industries has more June class offerings with limited space left. Weave your own Market Basket, create a beautiful summer wreath for your door, or give either as a great gift! Summer Wreath Making Workshop- Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 1:00-3:00, Make Your Own Market Basket- Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 10:00-4:00. Sign up today by going to https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/classesworkshops/ All these plus amazing crafts including seventeen new artists in the gallery. Hope to see you sometime this week. We are open Friday, Saturday, and Monday 10:00-4:00 and Sunday 12:00-4:00. Check out all these events and others at our web site- https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/ Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery is located at 32 Main Street, Center Sandwich, and can be reached at [email protected]. Field Fine Art offers Art Classes A new season of classes begins this Summer at Field Fine Art Studio, located at 74 Taylor Road in Sandwich. From Kathryn Field: There are two new class offerings this summer which I am very excited about. The Glass Mosaic class is something I have never offered in my studio before, but did for many years with my students when I taught at Holderness. The second new class, 2-D, 3-D Collage and Mixed Media is a combination of printmaking, handmade books, and mixed media. It has been a great year of creativity for me. A new and exciting gallery expansion of painting and sculpture works will unfold this summer. You can see two of Kathryn’s public sculptures if you visit Betsy’s Park in Holderness, or take a walk along Lake Winnipesaukee on the Meredith Sculpture Walk and see the sculpture of the Loon. Classes begin July 1 and go through September 10. Sign up today! Here are some classes coming soon: Monday, July 1 Basic Drawing Tuesday, July 2 Still Life Drawing Wednesday, July 3 Watercolor for Beginners Also during July, the studio features classes in the following: Glass Mosaic, Still Life in Watercolor, Oil Painting, Plein Air Watercolor, Collage and Mixed Media, Drawing Animals. In August, there are more opportunities: Basic Drawing, Watercolor for Beginners, Glass Mosaic, Still Life in Watercolor, Plein Air Watercolor. To register for a class or learn more about the classes, visit fieldfineart.net. Kathryn Field writes: “Everyone is creative. Come discover ways to tap into those talents.” Give a call to the Field Fine Art Gallery at 603-273-1326 to find out more. Email [email protected] for more information. Music Jam Hello, beginner to intermediate musicians. This is a reminder that we gather every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8pm at the Sandwich town hall for a free, fun-filled music jam. We play traditional, Celtic, oldtime, folk, and Americana tunes at a slow to moderate tempo. Bring your hobby out and start playing with others! It’s fun and inclusive. Right now, we have fiddles, penny whistle, flute, guitars, mandolin, acoustic bass, piano, concertina, and an autoharp!! Sheet music available. Plenty of parking, and an elevator lift if needed. Listeners are always welcome, Never an obligation to attend. It’s free! For more information, contact Christine Woodman at [email protected] Friends and Fiber If music isn’t your thing, maybe yarn is! Every Wednesday evening, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Library Community Room: Friends and Fiber Group: All abilities and ages of fiber enthusiasts (and those wanting to learn or just visit) are welcome to attend. Come with your knitting, crocheting, spinning, felting, rug hooking, embroidery, sewing or other fiber arts-related or hand-held project to work on. There is no charge and the group is casual and welcoming. While there is no formal instruction, if you have a question about your project, there is usually someone in attendance who can provide assistance. Experience is that the group is likely to gather on the off weeks as well as everyone enjoys the company and sharing of ideas. Should you wish more information or if you have questions, please contact [email protected]. Corner House Celebrating 175 Years! ️ Did you know that 22 Main Street, where the Corner House now resides, has a rich history dating back to the 1800s? At 175 years old, The building has served as a general store, inn, restaurant, and even a community gathering place for generations of Sandwich residents. Stepping into the Corner House is like stepping back in time, with its charming atmosphere and dedication to community spirit. We're excited to be a part of Sandwich's legacy and look forward to welcoming you soon! Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 4 – 9, Friday and Saturday 4 – 10, Sunday 9 – 9 with brunch from 9-2. Friday evenings from 6 till 9, the Corner House hosts fantastic local musicians in the pub. Friday, June 21 – Steve Allain Friday, June 28 – The Sweetbloods 22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227, email: [email protected] (603) 284-6219 Foothills Café and Curio Bob’s Baguettes are available Thursdays and Saturdays, get them while they last! Kim’s coffee cakes, scones, and muffins are delicious too! Stop by and check it out. The outdoor patio with a new pergola is ready and waiting! Foothills Café Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 8am to 9pm and Sundays 10am to 3pm. Contact us at [email protected] The Foothills Café and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Sandwich. 603-707-2424. Eleven’s Prepared Foods Elevens Catering will offer prepared salads and more at the North Sandwich Store, 2 Maple Ridge Road in North Sandwich on the weekends throughout the summer. Deliveries will occur on Thursdays or Fridays. They will be offering their standby chicken, potato, vegetable, and pasta salads, lunches to go, soups, dips, snacks, granola, and chia pudding. Bookshop Open Saturdays Hill Country Books at 25 Grove Street opens on Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm. You’ll find a selection of unique reading material, many old books. Also Anne’s home made goodies such as hot mustard, chili sauce, Scottish shortbread, and almond cake! Don’t forget Anna’s Farm Fresh, Pasture raised eggs. 2 Basket Street Yoga Led by Molly Powers Simmons, and located at 2 Basket Street, Center Sandwich. Contact Molly at 617-461-9512, or visit the website at 2basketstreetyoga.com for more information or to sign up for classes. Drop-in price: 15.00; 5-class pass - $65.00. [email protected]. Dragonfly Yoga Barn WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Tues: 8 – 9 am ~ Beach Yoga, Squam Beach Weds: 8-9:15 am ~ Five Element Slow Flow (all levels) Thurs: 5-6:15 pm ~ Vinyasa Flow (moderate) Fri: 8-9:15 am ~ Yin Yoga (all levels, deep myofascial stretch) Sat. 8-9:15 am ~ Five Element Flow Sun. 5-6:15 pm ~ Yin Yoga Located at 280 Bennett Street, North Sandwich. Contact [email protected], or online at www.dragonflyyogabarn.com. Eastman House Counseling and Yoga 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. Perfect for Fall! Preregister via email, [email protected]. Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods Get outside and take in the sights, sounds and scents along the trails in a natural, wild forest at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods. The summer months come and go so quickly, and things are changing rapidly in the natural world.
CSVW trails are open from dawn until dusk every day FREE of charge. Park in the upper parking area and sign in at the Visitor’s Kiosk where you will find trail maps and other helpful information. Discover Birds in the Squam Lakes Region Friday June 28th, Spark Birding presents a Squam Lakes birding field trip. Led by author Peter Alden and local birder Ken Klapper, the field trip includes several talks, a visit to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, a wildlife cruise on Squam Lake to view Common Loons nesting sites, and a bird walk at Thomson Wildlife Sanctuary. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-birds-in-the-squam-lakes-region-registration-911018369467 or call Chris Bensley at 617-913-8463. 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. We are dedicated to providing fresh and nutritious food to people and families who may go without it. 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. Every other Wednesday, 11am -3 pm. Next date: Wednesday, July 3 Located at St Andrews Church, 678 Whittier Road, Tamworth, NH. General Questions: 603-960-4067. Senior Meals Sandwich senior meals are held at 12:00 noon every Wednesday at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Center Sandwich. Moultonboro senior meals are held Monday through Thursday at the Moultonboro Community Center (formerly Old Lions Club) at 139 Old Route 109. All are welcome at both locations. Coffee is ready at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, at 11:30! Come early and stay later to have more time to enjoy the company of others! Menu next week: Monday, June 24: BBQ chicken leg, mashed potatoes, corn, wax beans, pineapple Tuesday, June 25: Taco salad, salsa, sour cream, tortilla chips, Spanish rice, Mexican street corn, grapes Wednesday, June 26: Mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, spinach, garlic bread, oranges Thursday, June 27: Chicken and broccoli casserole with whole wheat pasta, zucchini, roasted sweet potatoes, pearsFreewill donations are gratefully accepted. Please call 603-476-5110 for takeout orders or to sign up to have meals delivered. Caregivers’ Support The Caregiver's Group, an informal group of people who are caring for a loved one, meets every Friday at the Moultonborough Library at 10 a.m. All are welcome. The Caregivers Group has developed a book list and our own documents about how to get through a trying time. Caregivers Group welcomes anyone who is caring for someone. We help each other, listen, offer tips and information, blow off steam and laugh. Please join us in the meeting room at the Moultonborough Library, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Burrows Memorial The Burrows family of Sandwich, NH invites all those who enjoyed the presence of Buster and Dana Burrows to an afternoon of memories on July 7 at 2:00 pm at the Craft Barn on the Sandwich Fairgrounds. It will be an opportunity to share memories of our friends Dana and Buster Burrows. Light refreshments will be served. Wayside Farm Jam From Wendy at Wayside Farm: We have been busy making our well-loved jams. They are available for sale by self-serve 9-5 daily. . Varieties, in 8 oz jars only, include: Honeyberry, Raspberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, 3 Berry (honeyberry, raspberry, blueberry), Honeyberry Raspberry, and Maine Wild Blueberry. We also have a limited run of Cranberry jam. We have also converted the building into the Artisan Center of North Sandwich featuring a selection of lovely hand-crafted gifts. We’ll be adding to those already there as the days go by. Take a look! Hand made pottery bowls and rope bowls, beautiful jewelry, Ukrainian Eggs, and Temari Thread Balls are some of the wonderful items you’ll find at the Artisan Center of North Sandwich. Wayside Farm, 506 Whiteface Road (Route 113A), North Sandwich. PS: We know you’ll ask: No, we don’t have plants for sale, nor do we have Venmo. Mountain Breeze Farm Specializing in farm raised beef and pork, with many cuts available Also producers of fine Maple Syrup. Contact Ryan at 603-677-2605, [email protected]. If you are looking for individual cuts of beef or pork, or maple syrup, you can check out the website and online ordering options at mountainbreezefarmnh.com. Located at 327 Dale Road Find them online at mountainbreezefarmnh.com. Something Wild Farm Located at 430 North Sandwich Road. Pasture raised eggs, Maple Syrup, handmade candles, and more. Contact Richard at [email protected], and check out their website, somethingwildfarm.com. Waxing Moon Gardens Find out what’s been happening at www.waxingmoongardens.com. Waxing Moon Gardens is located at 222 Whiteface Intervale, North Sandwich. Contact them at [email protected]. Chestnut Meadow Farm The lettuce is hiding out under shade cloths, staying cool. Meanwhile, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are growing in leaps and bounds in the warm summer sun! Garlic Scapes are in! These fun, garlicy, twirly stalks are great stir-fried, made into pesto, even grilled! We will be taking part in more Farmer’s markets beginning in late June! Chestnut Meadow is located at 146 Wentworth Hill Road, (Route 109) Sandwich. We offer Fresh Eggs from soy-free organic fed hens. Stop by the self- serve farmstand for eggs and veggies, or visit online at chestnutmadowfarm.com. Email [email protected] for information or to place an order. Booty Family Farm Booty Family Farm is thrilled to announce that STRAWBERRIES are in the stand! Steve is picking daily at noon to maximize sweetness and the stand will be stocked shortly after that. Garlic scapes are also being harvested and will be in the stand as well as our own maple syrup. For those new to the area, we are a certified organic farm located at 610 Mount Israel Road and have been in operation for over 40 years. We provide the full array of seasonal vegetables throughout the growing season, maple syrup, lamb, logging services and firewood. We hope you enjoy eating our produce as much as we do! Steve Bartlett & the Booty Family Farm 860-227-0397 The Booty Family Farm, LLC is a second generation family-owned certified organic farm. We are located in Center Sandwich, NH in the southern White Mountains. We are dedicated to producing the highest quality vegetables and maple syrup. Your Neighbor’s Flowers One acre no-till flower farm and design studio committed to sustainable floral cultivation and curation in the foothills of the White Mountains. The Flower Stand is Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9AM to 7PM. Your Neighbor’s Flowers is located at 4 Dow Road, North Sandwich. Botanical Lampshades Open Saturdays in the new shade shed. 95 Foss Flats Road. Pressed flower lampshades, map lampshades, handmade paper shades, and made to order shades. Lamps too. Bring your lamp base so you can try some on. Does your old shade need restitching or new hardware? Bring that too. No credit cards; cash, checks and Venmo accepted. Some other goodies too like moon wreaths, mullein candles, dried herbs, prints, bottle adaptors to make your own lamp, wood spirit carvings, bayberry wax. 11 am to 5 pm Saturday only. Other times by appointment, at 603-284-7468. Sandwich Creamery 2 Maple Ridge Road, Sandwich. Self-serve, locally made ice cream and cheese. Open from 9 am until 9 pm daily. Papa Beans Ice Cream Many flavors to choose from with all our ice cream base made using Hatchland Farm’s milk and cream from North Haverhill, NH. Since we are a small batch homemade ice cream maker, each batch is unique in flavor and texture. Some of our flavor's bases have different amounts of milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks and other stabilizers than others. Orange creamsicle is back and we have added some with chocolate chips. This base has buttermilk and orange juice to give it a tangy flavor. Papa Beans has over 20 flavors of ice cream, as well as ice cream sandwiches, ice cream pies, Lemon Maple non-dairy popsicles, maple products, and more! Regular OPEN hours 9am to 9pm 7 days a week self-serve accepting Cash, Check, or Venmo. Located at 301 Wing Road, Sandwich. Property Tax Bills Issued This notice is to advise you that the 2024 P01 Sandwich Property Tax Bills were mailed to the address we have on file for you.
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 Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office at 603-284-7113. Fireworks Please note, 2024 Independence Day Fireworks will take place Saturday, July 6th, 2024. Fireworks will start at dusk at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. For questions, please call the Selectmen's Office at 603-284-7701. Election Information UPCOMING ELECTIONS FOR 2024: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - State Primary Election Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - State General Election Polls open at 8:00 am for all State/Federal Elections (10am for Town Election); Polls close at 7:00pm. http://www.sandwichnh.org/departments/town_clerks_office/elections/index.php All elections are held on the second floor of Town Hall located at 8 Maple Street, Sandwich, NH. It is important to note that the Town Clerk/Tax Collectors Office is always closed on election days. Town offices 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 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Keep our Lakes Region clean and beautiful. Residents and taxpayers may bring up to 10 gallons or 50 pounds of household hazardous waste to one of our regional collection sites. Collection sites closest to Sandwich: Moultonborough Highway Garage, 68 Hwy Garage Rd., Moultonborough, August 3; Meredith Department of Public Works Garage, 17 Jenness Hill Road, Meredith, July 27 . Tuftonboro Transfer Station, 20 Sargent’s Crossing off Rt. 171, September 26. For more information visit lakesrpc.nh.gov. Sandwich Transfer Station 2023-2024 facility stickers are required for use of the Transfer Station (and swimming facilities). Stickers are available for purchase at Town Hall, by mail or by drop box. Transfer Station use is strictly prohibited for vehicles without stickers/passes (even for longtime residents!). 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! Harvest Church of the Lakes Region Harvest Church invites you to join them at 80 Bean Road in Moultonborough, Sundays at 10:00 am for contemporary worship and Biblical teaching. Harvest’s mission is to Love God, Love Others, and Go into All the World. Harvest Church has several meetings during the week as well: a men’s Bible Study on Mondays in Sandwich, a women’s Bible Study on Monday afternoons in Center Harbor, and a home church meeting on Wednesdays in Sandwich. Contact us at [email protected] or 603-476-7037. In the Round In the Round, a community discussion group for the past 24 years, meets weekly in Sandwich. Meetings are Sunday, in person at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road. Doors open at 8:30, discussion begins at 8:45. The discussion generally runs until 10am, or a bit longer. The topic is always thought provoking and related to what people are thinking about these days. In the Round welcomes all points of view, reasonably and respectfully considered. Anyone who wishes to join in that spirit of dialog is invited. Various viewpoints are welcomed. Everyone is welcome. North Sandwich Friends (Quaker) Meeting North Sandwich Friends Meeting is open for in-person worship every Sunday from 10 – 11 a.m. in the 1881 historic Meeting House. The Meeting House is located at 354 Quaker Whiteface Road in North Sandwich, just north of the Durgin covered bridge. Community Church of Sandwich Summer church services have moved to the Baptist Meeting House on 6 Church Street. Service at 10 am, fellowship follows. If anyone has a prayer request, they can place it in the mailbox and we will pray for you. Book group meets Mondays at 10 am at the Baptist Church. Call the church office for more information. Wednesday evening Bible study at 6:30 via Zoom. If you would like to join us to see how Christ fits into your life contact Tony Gasbarro at [email protected]. Community Church of Sandwich - Proclaiming & Living the Unconditional Love of God through Jesus Christ. To contact us you may email at [email protected], mail us at PO Box 267, Sandwich, NH or call at 603-284-6151. Comments are closed.
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