Sandwich News Column

By Stephanie Goddard​

This was the week the leaves came out in Sandwich. Fresh, spring green fills every landscape. The black flies came out too, but we won’t talk about them today.


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!)


May 8 – Ask the Nurse event at Library
May 8 – 11 – Plant Sale, Your Neighbor’s Flowers
May 8 – Picture Night, Zoom version
May 9 – Stenson Mountain Boys at Cornerhouse
May 10 – Bird Walk at CSVW
May 10– Mother’s Day Celebration at Sandwich Home Industries
May 10 – Scavenger Hunt at Library
May 13 – Performers Circle, Tamworth Bakery
May 17 – Fantasy Adventure at Library
May 15 – After School Drop-in at Library
May 16 – Cleanup Day at CSVW Sanctuary


Samuel H. Wentworth Library


Scavenger Hunt


Saturday, May 10, 10:30 am, The Samuel H. Wentworth Library Youth Programming presents: Story time and outdoor scavenger hunt. Registration appreciated but not required – just drop in and join Ms. Kortney for some creative fun and snacks. Email [email protected] for more information.


Fantasy Adventure Party


Calling all knights, wizards, princesses, pirates, warriors, dragons! On Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 am, the Sandwich H Wentworth Library Youth Program presents Fantasy Adventure Party. Decorate swords and shields to take home; play games; and snacks. Costumes welcome! Email [email protected] for more information.


After School Drop-in


Youth Programming at Samuel Wentworth Library presents After School Drop-in, Thursdays 2:30 – 4:30 PM, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29. May STEM projects: catapults, parachutes, paper airplane launchers, and more! Registration appreciated but not required; just drop in and join Ms. Kourtney for some creative fun and snacks! Any questions, email [email protected]


Science Center Passes


The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center trails are open. Make plans to visit the newest arrivals: the fisher and foxes. Call the library to reserve your pass for discounted admission. 603-284-6665.
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.


Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods


All are welcome to join us at 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich on Friday, May 16 from 9-3 or anytime they can. We’ll be doing trail maintenance (cutting back the trails, cleaning up fallen limbs, remarking trails), and cleaning up the gardens.
Please dress comfortably, wear sturdy shoes/boots, bring bug repellent, gloves, and tools. We will provide water, snack, and lunch. Some tools will also be available. If you need more information, call (603)491-3425.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods is located at 740 Mt Israel Road in picturesque Sandwich, New Hampshire. There is plenty of free parking and room to prepare yourself for a lovely day on the trails.


Annual Bird Walk


We hope you will put this fun event on your calendar for spring. Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:30 am at the Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, 740 Mt Israel Road, Center Sandwich, NH 03227.
LED BY: Wildlife Biologist, Christine Costello
To check the website for trail conditions and other news Check the CSVW Website Trails page https://www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com/


Arbor Day Celebration Thank You


ReTreeUs wishes to thank all for the incredible Arbor Day Celebration. From ReTreeUs: We’re still feeling uplifted from ReTreeUS’ 3rd Annual Community Arbor Day Celebration! We wanted to take a moment to thank you and share a quick update for those who couldn’t attend.
Thanks to all our enthusiastic volunteers, we successfully potted 350 large fruit trees and over 1,000 smaller fruit and nut trees! These trees will be carefully cared for in the nursery throughout the summer and then planted in school and community orchards across New England this fall.
The day was truly full of joy. The overcast skies and chilly temps didn’t dampen spirits. In fact, it was perfect weather for the hard physical work of potting trees. And the trees themselves appreciated the cool, damp air as their roots settled into new soil and began to wake from dormancy. Smiles, laughter, and connection filled the day—happy trees and happy people felt like real success.” ReTreeUs would like to offer a special ‘THANK YOU’ to the following for their generosity:
EVERYONE on the Tree Potting Crews!
Coast of Maine - Soil Donation
Shelley Kruszewski & Dick Hodges - Soil Heroes (getting more soil mid-event when we needed a re-stock!)
Zach & Tristan of Waxing Moon Gardens - Leading the Large Tree Potting Station
Cristina LaRue - Leading the Small Tree Potting Station
The Farnum Family - Grilling Lunch
Heath’s Supermarket - Burger Donation
Susan Seeley - Storytime Sub (& NH Children’s Librarian of the Year!)
Judy Hodges - Hydration Station
Ashley Bullard - Face Painting
Jennie Hodges - Creating a Skyline of Bubbles
Ashley Benes - Papa Bean’s Ice Cream Trailer
Katie O’Connell of Dragonfly Yoga Barn - Morning Warm-Up Stretches
White Mountain Physical Therapy - Afternoon Wind Down & Woodchip Support
Starlight Honeys & White Mountain Ceili Band - Lovely Live Music to work to!
Liz Brennen - Event Photographer; capturing the true spirit of the day :)
Kaleb Phelps - Welcome & Parking Point Person
ReTreeUS Team - Rebecka, Rachel Lyn, Prisca & Sean holding down the fort.


Five Days of Sandwich Summer Camp


5 Days of Sandwich camp registration is open! 
The 5 Days is a local day-camp offering low cost ($65/week), high-value outdoor experiences to Sandwich residents and families. The program serves campers ages 7-14+. Due to funding sources, registration priority is given to Sandwich residents and their families. Children from neighboring communities will be added to the waitlist and given the opportunity to participate if space allows.
Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. For more information, please visit our website at sandwichnh.org, and click on boards and committees, Conservation Commission, 5 Days of Sandwich.


Historical Society Picture Night


From the Sandwich Historical Society: As promised, we will have a second showing of our March Picture Night on Zoom! Join us May 8 at 7:00 PM, from the comfort of your home with another trip through the Society's photograph collection. We have a specially-curated selection of landscapes, people and buildings now long gone. Acknowledging and seeing the past helps us understand the present and think about the future of our little town. History isn’t just yesterday, but it’s also today and gives us insight into what may be down the road tomorrow. This program is free.
Registration is required. 
Please RSVP with Jennifer: [email protected] no later than Wednesday, May 7. The Zoom link and presentation information will be emailed to registered participants the morning of the program.


A Look Back


Sandwich Historical Society director Jim Mykland has pulled together some interesting entries from the Sandwich Reporter (1883-1944). Here is one excerpt: for more, visit sandwichhistorical.org and click on miscellany and mystery.
~May 5, 1927: Sandwich Home Industries Notes – The officers and publicity committee of this organization were recently entertained at luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. J. Randolph Coolidge at their delightful home overlooking Squam Lake. It was an event of unusual pleasure and long will be remembered by all those in attendance. Through the courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Everett C. Merryfield, a sales room is assured this season, without expense. It is planned to open the sales room this year about the middle of June with a competent manager in charge. Mrs. Newing, the inspector in weaving, considers the work done the past winter by those who learned last summer to be of a first-class grade and expressed herself more than pleased with the results along this line.
 ~The recent ball game, Quimby boys vs. Meredith boys at Meredith was called a good game, score 7 to 8 in favor of Meredith. At the game last Saturday, Quimby boys vs. Tamworth, the score was 6 to 31 in favor of Sandwich. The Madison boys will meet the Sandwich boys next Saturday afternoon at Sunshine Park for a return game of baseball. Let there be a good crowd.
~At the Bijou Theatre in Conway Friday and Saturday May 6 and 7 – “SANDY” the story millions have read – With “Madge Bellamy” and “Harrison Ford” – Sandy defied life’s conventions in her search for thrills! She dared to do as she pleased! Women were shocked, but men were fascinated! Don’t miss this picture.




Corner House Restaurant


Spring Hours:
Tuesday through Thursday, 4 – 9
Friday 4 – 10
Saturday and Sunday 12 – 10
Friday evenings from 6 till 9, the Corner House hosts fantastic local musicians in the pub:
Friday, May 9 – Stenston Mountain Boys
Friday, May 16 – Tom Bartlett
22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227, email: [email protected]
(603) 284-6219


Foothills Café and Curio


Spring Hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 8 am – 9 pm and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm. (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
Bob’s Baguettes are delivered fresh out of the oven at 9 am to the Foothills on Thursdays and Saturdays!
Email [email protected].
The Foothills Café and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Sandwich. 603-707-2424.


Banjo Gathering


From Christina Woodman: “Yes we're still gathering at the Sandwich Town Hall every other Thursday to play our banjos on our knees. 6:30 to 8pm; Simple, easy, no pressure..... not a lesson, just a get together to learn from each other and try some cool stuff.” Contact [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]. 


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. Thank you!
Schedule of 60-minute classes:
Saturday 5/10 - 9 a.m.: - All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom
Monday 5/12 - 8 a.m.: - All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom
Wednesday 5/14 - 9 a.m.: - All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom
Drop-in price: 15.00; 5-class pass - $65.00.
[email protected].


Dragonfly Yoga Barn


SPRING Practice Schedule:
Wednesday 8 – 9:15, 5 Element Slow Flow
Thursday 5 – 6:15 pm, Vinyasa Flow
Friday 8 – 9:15 am, Yin Yoga
Saturday 8 – 9:15am, 5 Element Flow
Sunday 5 – 6:15pm, Yin Yoga
Upcoming events:
*Amorgos, Greece Yoga Retreat: May 16 ~ 23, 2025
6/12-6/15: Squam Yoga Retreat
Dragonfly is 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.
Preregister via email, [email protected].


Marigold Moon Wildcraft Apothecary/North Sandwich Tea


Open Saturdays, 10-3. Marigold Moon offers various wildcrafted products—teas, tinctures, oils, balms, and more. The other wild treasures include signed books, postcards, beeswax candles, and more. Located at 620 North Sandwich Road, North Sandwich.


Bookshop Open


The Bookshop at 25 Grove Street is open Saturdays, from 10 AM until 4 PM. Stop by delicious home made treats such as Blueberry lemon Tea cake with wild blueberries, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, red fruit chutney, strawberry rhubarb jam, raspberry jam, hot mustard and assorted flavors of Scottish shortbread. As always there is an excellent selection of books.


Sandwich Farmers Market This Summer


The Sandwich Farmers Market will have a fresh new feel this summer! Mark your calendars! The market will take place Wednesdays, 3pm – 6pm at the Village Green in Sandwich. 2025 Season Dates are weekly starting June 4th through September 10th. Apply now if you’d like to join our growing list of vendors – we’ve got fourteen vendors already! Apply today at sandwichnhfarmersmarket.com. The Sandwich Farmers Market would like to introduce you to their 2025 vendors, so we will highlight several each week here.
~September Moon Farm: We are sisters growing produce organically just as we did growing up on our farm in the Midwest. This is our 6th year in Sandwich.
Offering plants (flowers & veggies), vegetables & farm produced handcrafts.
~New Hampshire Mushroom Company: Cultivating New England's finest mushrooms since 2012. We now also offer premium mushroom extracts and mushroom coffee.​
​Offering fresh cultivated and wild foraged mushrooms, mushroom tinctures, mushroom powder, mushroom coffee & chai.


Chestnut Meadow Farm


We are harvesting radishes, arugula and parsley from the greenhouse! The asparagus is coming soon. 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! Look for us at the Sandwich Farmers Market this Summer, Wednesdays 3 – 6 pm.


Mountain Breeze Farm


Mountain Breeze Farm specializes in fresh, local beef and pork, as well as maple syrup. They have a variety of cuts, such as pork loin roasts, small hams, breakfast sausage, bratwurst, bone-in chops, and spareribs; Also select beef steaks, ground beef, beef kielbasa, beef chorizo, and stew meat. 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.


Mother’s Day Plant Sale


Your Neighbor’s Flowers presents their Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale, Thursday May 8th through Sunday May 11th. 10 am till 5 pm each day. Celebrate Mom with local flowers and baby plants! Flower seedlings, Tulip bunches, Dahlia Tubers, Slippery Bricks Hands Soap, Papa Bene’s Ice Cream, Something Wild Farm Maple Syrup!
Your Neighbor’s Flowers is located at 4 Dow Road, Sandwich.


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.


Booty Family Farm


We currently have 2025 syrup for sale in the sugarhouse.
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


Waxing Moon’s latest newsletter is out: Here is an excerpt:
We’re so excited to see everyone at the Tamworth Farmers Market, beginning May 17th. And who knows, if things shape up quickly over the next few weeks, we may even make an appearance at the Tamworth Mushroom Company before then.”
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.


Sandwich Creamery


At the North Sandwich store.
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/Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse


The sun is out –well, at least it’s trying-and the flavors are flavoring! Whether you're dodging raindrops or soaking up some rays, swing by for a little cup (or a not-so-little one) of happiness. Here's what's chilling in the freezers this week:
Flavors on deck: 
Sweet Cream, Vanilla, Rose (yes, made with real organic rose water—fancy!), Chocolate, Chocolate Malt (hello, Malted Milk Ball dreams), Chocolate Chip, Strawberry, Black Raspberry (with or without brownie love), Coffee (with or without cocoa nib crunch), S’mores (complete with gooey marshmallows, crunchy grahams, and chocolate chips), Lemon, Grapenut, Rum Raisin, Frozen Pudding (rum raisins, pineapples, cherries in a rum base), Pineapple Buttermilk Sherbet, Orange Creamsicle, Peppermint Candy, Mocha Chip, Cranberry, Cinnamon, Lavender Honey, Maple, Earl Grey Tea, Toasted Coconut.
New sizes! 
We now have half pints for those who don’t like to share a pint (we see you—and we support you). And of course, kids cups for the littles… or the grown-ups who just want a taste without committing to a full scoop marathon. 
Also in stock: Ice cream sandwiches! AKA portable frozen happiness. 
NEW at the stand: 
Local, raw, unfiltered honey from our lovely neighbors at Woodman’s Woods Apiary on Wing Road. 
Maple Madness Update: 
This year, the Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse had 2,175 taps in the trees, boiled 30 times, and produced a record-breaking 1,480 gallons of liquid gold. We've got plenty in stock: glass or plastic bottles of Maple Syrup, along with Maple Candy, Maple Sugar, and Maple Cream—aka breakfast’s best friend. 
As always, thank you for supporting local. 
Located at 301 Wing Road, Sandwich. Open 7 days, 9 am – 9 pm.


Tamwich Performers Circle


Calling all storytellers, poets, musicians, and other performers from Sandwich, Tamworth, and the surrounding area from the mountains to the lakes. Come together to share stories, poems, monologues, and music. Listeners are welcome!
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00-9:00 pm. Coming up - May 13, and June 10 at The Tamworth Bakery. For more information, call 603-374-4460 or email [email protected].


Sandwich Home Industries Opens for 2025 Season


Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery and Sandwich Home Industries are excited to open for our 99th season! We will be open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00. Plan to attend our special Mother’s Day celebration on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Bring your mom by to enjoy a glass of wine, cheese and crackers, and other goodies. Let Mom shop and get her the very best Mother’s Day gift!!
Our 2025 class schedule is now out, and registrations are flying in! To look at our list of classes and to sign up for one or more, go to https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/
We are looking forward to a great 99th season here at the gallery and looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones!
For more information, contact Ralph Watson, Gallery Manager/Education Coordinator, League of NH Craftsmen
Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery
603-284-6831, centersandwich.nhcrafts.org


Ask the Nurse


You’re invited! Stop in to say “hello” and welcome our new Community Nurse to Sandwich. Danielle will be available Thursday, May 8 from 10:00 till 11:00 AM at the Samuel H. Wentworth Library to check your blood pressure and answer medication questions or other questions you might have about this wonderful new service for Sandwich residents. Use the lower entrance for easiest access. The Sandwich Community Nurse Association is sponsoring this event and is pleased to introduce everyone to Danielle. You can reach the nurse at [email protected], or via cell at (603) 916-0654, available Wednesday and Thursday. For other inquiries and how to donate: Write: Sandwich Community Nurse Association, PO Box 603, Sandwich NH 03227 or email [email protected].


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, May 21, from 11-3.
Located at St Andrews Church, 678 Whittier Road, Tamworth, NH. General Questions: 603-960-4067.


Community Food Center Update


The Community FoodCenter, (CFC) is a food pantry that serves families in Tamworth and Sandwich, reaching 85 households in 2024. It began at St. Andrew's-in-the-Valley on Whittier Road in Tamworth in the early 1980s and continues its service there. CFC gained 501(c)(3) status in 2008.
Our mission is to ensure that all residents of Tamworth and Sandwich have access to nutritious food, a mission that we can only achieve with your support.
A basic outline of services provided:
~Year-round food assistance plus added food and/or grocery store gift certificates at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
~Clients select the foods their family needs from our grocery list.
~Open to our clients every other Wednesday, 11 am to 3 pm. All of this happens with a 100% volunteer crew.
We rely on both cash and in-kind donations. Cash donations come from many generous individuals, organizations, and faith groups in the area, as well as from the towns of Tamworth and Sandwich. Thankfully, these resources have been stable. In-kind donations of food and other items come from the New Hampshire Food Bank (NHFB), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local businesses. They represent over half of the food and personal care items we distribute to our clients.
In 2024, we saw a 10% drop in in-kind donations from NHFB and USDA, while our caseload grew by 14%. This change has strained our resources and ability to meet the increasing demand. Recently, we learned that an additional $2500 of USDA funding is at risk. This funding is crucial for us. In the growing seasons of 2022 through 2024, these funds allowed CFC to purchase food from local farmers, which our clients sincerely appreciate. Due to these and other substantial cutbacks at USDA, we are reaching out directly to the communities we serve for donations to support our mission.
Please help us continue this important assistance. Checks can be made payable to CFC and sent to PO Box 141, Tamworth, NH 03886 Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.


Senior Meals


Join the fun at our Wednesday lunch here in Sandwich! Sandwich senior meals take place on Wednesdays at noon at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Center Sandwich. Additionally, Moultonboro senior meals are held Monday through Thursday at the Moultonboro Community Center (formerly the Lions Club) at 139 Old Route 109. All are welcome.
Free will donations are most welcome.
The Moultonboro site chooses the menu and prepares it; food is delivered to Sandwich for serving.
Coffee is ready at 11:30. Desserts are usually set out by then; Call the Moultonboro site at 603-476-5110 for takeout orders or to sign up for home delivery.
Menu next week:
Monday, May 12 – cranberry meatballs, brown rice, peas and onions, carrots, dinner roll, and peaches.
Tuesday, May 13 – baked chicken with onion gravy, mushroom barley stewed tomatoes, braised red cabbage, and pears
Wednesday, May 14 – spinach lasagna, cauliflower, garlic bread, side salad, blueberry yogurt.
Thursday, May 15 – boneless pork chop, mashed potato, brussel sprouts, beets, whole wheat dinner roll, applesauce.


April Weather Recap


One of Sandwich’s weather watchers, Rod W. Reports:
The average high temperature for the month was 54.9°and the low 36.1°. This is 2.2° above normal. The warmest temperature was 82° on the 29th and the coldest 22° on the 9th and 10th. Snowfall was 3.6” which is 2.4” below normal. Total for the 2024-2025 season was 95.5” which is 4.4” below normal. Precipitation totaled 2.99” which is 1.09” under the usual average. The highest wind gust observed was 35 mph on the 28th of the month.


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!


Reuse and Recycle Plastic Planting Pots


The Sandwich Recycling Group offers a couple of ideas to prevent plastic planting pots from going into land fill:
· Reuse - Save some for yourself -Ideas:
-Plant seeds of choice & zone rather than buying seedlings (in plastic). It’s fun to plan what seeds to plant with friends, & share seedlings).
-Local orgs. have fundraisers in the spring to thin & separate perennials & need (especially mod. & large size) pots to transplant into.
-Check with small nurseries that you buy your plants from, whether they take back their (or other) pots. for reuse.
· Recycle - Don't throw them in the recycling or trash dumpster.
-Rinse soil from pots, dry & bring to the transfer station & ask where to put
them. They will be brought to Lowes in Gilford or Tilton Garden Centers which
is a closed- loop recycling system to make new pots, which reduces the need for
virgin plastic while producing fewer carbon emissions.
-If you're headed to Tilton or Gilford (not Conway) bring your pots to the above
nurseries.
Remember, Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair are always better but closed-loop recycling is an important step along with these other actions to keep all plastic out of land-fill!


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 10 at the Methodist Meetinghouse, Main Street. 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: a men’s Bible Study on Mondays in Sandwich, and a home church meeting on Thursdays 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).
Quakers, or “Friends,” have their roots in 17th century England. We have no explicit creed, nor does Quaker practice reflect a hierarchy among individuals. Believing that there is that of God in every person, Quakers welcome all who seek to join us in common spirit. Friends seek to live lives guided by six “testimonies”: Integrity, Simplicity, Peace, Equality, Community and Stewardship.
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.


In the Round


In the Round takes place Sundays at 8:45 – 10:30 am at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich.
In the Round, a community discussion group for the past 25 years, meets weekly in Sandwich. 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.