Current items of interest for Sandwich residents and visitors.
Memorial Day observance in Sandwich. Photo by Liz Brennen
Upcoming Events ~ June
Corner House Restaurant ~ Live Music on Fridays
Friday, June 9 – The Sweetbloods
Friday, June 16 – George Claborn
Friday June 23 – Tim Hazelton
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4 pm to 9 pm, and Friday and Saturday, from 4 pm to 10 pm.
22 Main Street, Center Sandwich, info@nhcornerhouse.com, 603-284-6219
Jr. Historian Program Informational Session and Ice Cream Social ~ June 9
The Sandwich Historical Society is proud to announce the reformation of the Jr. Historian program. With a generous grant from Susita Meyers, we will be offering this program to year-round and seasonal children of Sandwich age 8- 12.
We will be holding an informational session and ice cream social this Friday, June 9 at 4 PM at the Quimby Barn Transportation Museum located at 16 Maple St. Parents or grandparents are encouraged to attend.
The children will meet once a month to learn about the history of our great town through interactive programs in and around town. They will explore cellar holes, cemeteries, school houses, the Sandwich Notch, and of course the Sandwich Historical Society museum. Discussions will focus on anthropology, archaeology, museum curation, genealogy, community service, and our own place in the history of Sandwich. Please contact Josh Harding with any questions. 603-677-2081 thelakeviewtavern@gmail.com
Friday, June 9 – The Sweetbloods
Friday, June 16 – George Claborn
Friday June 23 – Tim Hazelton
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4 pm to 9 pm, and Friday and Saturday, from 4 pm to 10 pm.
22 Main Street, Center Sandwich, info@nhcornerhouse.com, 603-284-6219
Jr. Historian Program Informational Session and Ice Cream Social ~ June 9
The Sandwich Historical Society is proud to announce the reformation of the Jr. Historian program. With a generous grant from Susita Meyers, we will be offering this program to year-round and seasonal children of Sandwich age 8- 12.
We will be holding an informational session and ice cream social this Friday, June 9 at 4 PM at the Quimby Barn Transportation Museum located at 16 Maple St. Parents or grandparents are encouraged to attend.
The children will meet once a month to learn about the history of our great town through interactive programs in and around town. They will explore cellar holes, cemeteries, school houses, the Sandwich Notch, and of course the Sandwich Historical Society museum. Discussions will focus on anthropology, archaeology, museum curation, genealogy, community service, and our own place in the history of Sandwich. Please contact Josh Harding with any questions. 603-677-2081 thelakeviewtavern@gmail.com
Annual Dessert Auction ~ June 10
This year, our annual Dessert Auction will be held on Saturday, June 10 at the Fairgrounds Pavilion starting at 10 AM. Monies raised will be in support of the Children's Summer Lunch Program through the Lakes Region Food Pantry. The program provides lunch for children that attend Interlakes and Moultonborough schools who qualify for the free or reduced lunches. Every family is given vouchers to purchase healthier foods at 3 local grocery stores. The vouchers average $25 a week per child. This program also includes children getting new sneakers (each year) in August at Bootleggers along iwth new backpacks given out at Bootleggers (every 2 years). We are excited to support this cause.
In the past, the Dessert Auction has raised from two to four thousand dollars (yes, on desserts!) We are hopeful to raise as much as possible for this mission and we hope you will consider being a part of it. You can do this by either attending on June 10 and bidding on some desserts or baking for the event (or both). If you'd like to bake, please email us at sandwichchurch@gmail.com and let us know what you'd like to provide.
Samuel H. Wentworth Library Story Time and Craft ~ June 10
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! This Saturday, June 10, our fun Story Time theme is Ice Cream. For Story Time in June, we'll be gathering outside in the story circle on the front lawn under the big brown tent at 10:30 AM for story time and craft. Call 603-284-6665 for more information.
Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery Demonstration ~ June 10
Diane Campbell, a crafter from Moultonborough will be sharing and demonstrating her glass work, frames, mosaics and jewelry on the porch this coming Saturday, June 10th from 10:00-2:00. Stop by and check it out and visit the gallery while you are here!
Sandwich Business Group "After Hours" Social at Dragonfly Yoga Barn ~ June 13
5:30 refreshments, followed by a chance to hear from our members and do a little mixing!
Sandwich Woman’s Club Meeting ~ June 15
The next Sandwich Woman’s Club meeting will take place at the Benz Center, Heard Road, Sandwich, on June 15th, 4 to 7 pm. We are excited to have 2 RN's from the Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association come and talk about in home health care and hospice care. Sandwich Woman’s club welcomes new members! The Sandwich Woman’s Club, organized in 1928, is a civic and social organization that exists to do good in the Sandwich community. Our membership of over 75 women meets four times a year for a meal and an educational speaker or entertainment. Fundraising efforts, like the annual Old Home Week Raffle and Luncheon on the Green, raise funds which go back to the community. The Club also supports the Community Christmas Party, community beautification projects, and financial aid for college undergraduates from Sandwich.
Katie O'Connell show at Club Sandwich ~ June 15
We are one month away (Thurs, June 15) from our Katie O'Connell show! Katie's been a sellout each time we've had her at the club, so don't miss the fun. She usually brings at least a few talented friends with her to back her up. Here's a sample: https://youtu.be/WQh_2UoVj4A [tix link: https://clubsandwich.ticketleap.com/katie061523/] And if you can't make it in person, don't forget that you can livestream the show for $10 [https://clubsandwich.ticketleap.com/katie061523livestream/] All guests: https://www.johndavidson.com/guests
Advice to the Players hosts Open Mic night ~ June 16
Advice to the Players hosts Open Mic night at the Samuel Wentworth Library each 3rd Friday at 7:00 pm through July. Mark your calendar for the next open mic night, Friday, June 16. Practice that song, poem, or story! Listeners needed too! Contact Lucy Randall-Tapply at thataudaciouslady@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.
Historical Society Opening Celebration ~ June 24
Mark your calendar and save the date ... Opening Day is Saturday, June 24, 12-3, and we have a wonderful day planned! Festivities include:
Live Traditional Skills Demonstrations outside the Quimby Barn Transportation Museum.
Opening of the Special Annual Exhibition in the Elisha Marston House.
The Elisha Marston House, Barn and Gift Shop will be open.
We will also have the rare 19th century curtain painting of Mount Israel in the upper level of the Grange Hall down for viewing. All of this, plus an outdoor food grill near the demonstrations, outside of the Transportation Museum!
This year, our annual Dessert Auction will be held on Saturday, June 10 at the Fairgrounds Pavilion starting at 10 AM. Monies raised will be in support of the Children's Summer Lunch Program through the Lakes Region Food Pantry. The program provides lunch for children that attend Interlakes and Moultonborough schools who qualify for the free or reduced lunches. Every family is given vouchers to purchase healthier foods at 3 local grocery stores. The vouchers average $25 a week per child. This program also includes children getting new sneakers (each year) in August at Bootleggers along iwth new backpacks given out at Bootleggers (every 2 years). We are excited to support this cause.
In the past, the Dessert Auction has raised from two to four thousand dollars (yes, on desserts!) We are hopeful to raise as much as possible for this mission and we hope you will consider being a part of it. You can do this by either attending on June 10 and bidding on some desserts or baking for the event (or both). If you'd like to bake, please email us at sandwichchurch@gmail.com and let us know what you'd like to provide.
Samuel H. Wentworth Library Story Time and Craft ~ June 10
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! This Saturday, June 10, our fun Story Time theme is Ice Cream. For Story Time in June, we'll be gathering outside in the story circle on the front lawn under the big brown tent at 10:30 AM for story time and craft. Call 603-284-6665 for more information.
Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery Demonstration ~ June 10
Diane Campbell, a crafter from Moultonborough will be sharing and demonstrating her glass work, frames, mosaics and jewelry on the porch this coming Saturday, June 10th from 10:00-2:00. Stop by and check it out and visit the gallery while you are here!
Sandwich Business Group "After Hours" Social at Dragonfly Yoga Barn ~ June 13
5:30 refreshments, followed by a chance to hear from our members and do a little mixing!
Sandwich Woman’s Club Meeting ~ June 15
The next Sandwich Woman’s Club meeting will take place at the Benz Center, Heard Road, Sandwich, on June 15th, 4 to 7 pm. We are excited to have 2 RN's from the Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association come and talk about in home health care and hospice care. Sandwich Woman’s club welcomes new members! The Sandwich Woman’s Club, organized in 1928, is a civic and social organization that exists to do good in the Sandwich community. Our membership of over 75 women meets four times a year for a meal and an educational speaker or entertainment. Fundraising efforts, like the annual Old Home Week Raffle and Luncheon on the Green, raise funds which go back to the community. The Club also supports the Community Christmas Party, community beautification projects, and financial aid for college undergraduates from Sandwich.
Katie O'Connell show at Club Sandwich ~ June 15
We are one month away (Thurs, June 15) from our Katie O'Connell show! Katie's been a sellout each time we've had her at the club, so don't miss the fun. She usually brings at least a few talented friends with her to back her up. Here's a sample: https://youtu.be/WQh_2UoVj4A [tix link: https://clubsandwich.ticketleap.com/katie061523/] And if you can't make it in person, don't forget that you can livestream the show for $10 [https://clubsandwich.ticketleap.com/katie061523livestream/] All guests: https://www.johndavidson.com/guests
Advice to the Players hosts Open Mic night ~ June 16
Advice to the Players hosts Open Mic night at the Samuel Wentworth Library each 3rd Friday at 7:00 pm through July. Mark your calendar for the next open mic night, Friday, June 16. Practice that song, poem, or story! Listeners needed too! Contact Lucy Randall-Tapply at thataudaciouslady@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.
Historical Society Opening Celebration ~ June 24
Mark your calendar and save the date ... Opening Day is Saturday, June 24, 12-3, and we have a wonderful day planned! Festivities include:
Live Traditional Skills Demonstrations outside the Quimby Barn Transportation Museum.
Opening of the Special Annual Exhibition in the Elisha Marston House.
The Elisha Marston House, Barn and Gift Shop will be open.
We will also have the rare 19th century curtain painting of Mount Israel in the upper level of the Grange Hall down for viewing. All of this, plus an outdoor food grill near the demonstrations, outside of the Transportation Museum!
Workshops, Classes, and Camps
Art Classes at Field Fine Art
An exciting array of classes begins in May running through September at Field Fine Art Studio:
Wednesday, June 7 – Basic Drawing
Monday, June 19 – Still Life Drawing for Beginners
Wednesday, June 21 – Still Life in Watercolor
Sunday, June 25 – Plein Air Watercolors
New watercolor and drawing classes are being offered this summer. You can register and pay for classes online, making the process simple and easy. Fieldfineart.net/classes
Classes at Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery
The Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery has posted 20 classes for this summer and fall to our website. To see a complete list of classes for the season use this link: https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/classesworkshops/
Below see two new introductory classes to kick off the summer & fall education program.
Create a Summer Silk Grapevine Wreath with Shirley Lines ~ June 13
We are once again offering a class this year in creating a silk flower grapevine wreath for your door or inside your home. Our instructor, Shirley Glines from Artisan Florals, will be teaching participants how to work with silk flowers, decorative elements and bow creation on Tuesday June 13 from 1-3PM. The flowers will be available in different colors and types allowing you to craft something unique and one of a kind. Shirley's classes are always fun and result in beautiful wreaths. I've attached some photos from prior classes and a wreath that she has created for a client. Register: https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/classesworkshops/other-craft-classes/
Glass Suncatchers Class ~ June 21
Learn to cut brillant, colorful pieces of sparkling glass and combine with sheet, stringers, noddles and confetti pieces to create beautiful suncatchers. You will be able to create one 6"x6" piece plus several other small pieces. Your creations will be fired by the teacher offsite and you'll be able to pick up or have them mailed to you at a later date. See attached photo for reference. Details and registration online. https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/classesworkshops/glass-classes/
Dragonfly Yoga Barn
We are excited to be in our 14th year of sharing yoga, meditation, yoga retreats, music events, and workshops from here at Dragonfly Yoga Barn and around the world. Weekly classes include 5 Element Slow Flow, Yin Yoga, Restorative, and Vinyasa with pass rates that make classes as inexpensive as $10/class! Perhaps you want to travel while you partake in yoga! In the past year some of you traveled with us to Ireland or Hawaii for a week-long retreat, and others joined us for 3 weeks in India this winter for a deep dive into Ayurveda. Next up is Mexico in November, and we have our sights set on a number of other beautiful locations to journey, so stay tuned!
Are you a yoga teacher looking to create a weekend retreat with your own group? We'd love to host you! For those interested in becoming yoga teachers or earning CEUs, visit: dragonflyyoga.com to learn more and register or reach out to Katie: dragonflyoga@gmail.com For all things yoga, take a peek at our website to see what's coming up locally and abroad, and join us in the studio or online for our weekly yoga classes and specialty workshops. We look forward to seeing you on your mat!
Dragonfly Upcoming Events:
Restorative Yoga & Reiki Class with Katie & Leslie ~ June 14
5-7 pm $45. To Register: www.dragonflyyogabarn.com
Summer Solstice Sound Journey w/ Steven Bachmann ~ June 17th
7 pm: Register for Sound Journey
Welcome Summer Women's Yoga Retreat w/ Renee Laurencelle ~ June 23-25
Register on our Retreats page
Basket Street Yoga
Please go to the SCHEDULE page online at 2basketstreetyoga.com where you can sign up for classes.
Class Prices - for both in studio & on Zoom
Drop In - $15.00; 5-Class Pass - $65.00; 10-Class Pass - $130.00
2 Basket Street, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. 617-461-9512
Eastman House Counseling and Yoga
Please note that Yoga classes at Eastman House are cancelled until June 15th. I look forward to seeing you again soon!
Eastman House Creative Counseling and Yoga! Spring Schedule:
Wednesday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Gentle Yoga for Self-Care
Friday 9:00 am – 10:00 am – Mindful Slow Flow
Sunday Night Reset, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. In a warmly lit atmosphere, wrap up your weekend with the gift of rest and start your week feeling inspired! Fees: Drop in - $15.00; 5 class package –$65.00. Contact Heather if you have any questions. Heather Cameron, 828-964-0828.
909 Holderness Road, Center Sandwich. More info, or to register: eastmanhouse.heather@gmail.com
Adult Tai Chi
Mondays 8:00-9:00 am, Upstairs Sandwich Town Hall. Instructor Susan Macleod will lead each 1-hour session. 6-Week sessions start on November 7. Cost is $40.00 for the 6-week session or $10.00 for a drop-in. Folks are welcome to join on any day. Teacher Susan MacLeod began studying in 1995 and started to teach in 1999. Susan’s ongoing learning has included three trips to China to study with several masters, and as a perpetual student, learning from students, other teachers and whatever challenges life offers. To register, go to the town website.
Adult Pickleball
Now Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sandwich Central School gym. All levels welcome. We do have some paddles to lend out for new players. (No Pickleball during school vacations). Pickleball waiver is linked at the town website.
Adult Basketball
Thursdays in the SCS gym at 6pm.
Beginner Music Jam ~ every Wednesday
Every Wednesday evening from 6:30 – 8 pm. Christine Woodman writes: We are still meeting every Wednesday at the Sandwich Town Hall for beginner musicians to play sloooowly, 6:30 to 8 pm. It's been a few months and we've been playing traditional tunes and working on tempo and chords, too. So, in case you were wondering, yes it is happening and it's been fun. Think about stopping by and check it out, even if you're not sure yet about participating. All instruments are welcome, all levels too. Chord players, melody players, percussion; we do it all. We recommend you contact me to get on the email list for updates on the latest tunes and get-together info. Hope to see you 6:30 to 8 pm. Every Wednesday! woodperson67@gmail.com
Violin, Viola, and Cello Lessons
Shelby Trevor is a professional violinist, composer, and instructor with over 12 years of experience teaching all ages and skill levels. Learn online or in-person with private virtual lessons. In person lessons available in North Sandwich, NH. To sign up or to receive more information, contact Shelby at shelbytrevor@gmail.com.
5 Days of Sandwich Day Camp
The 5 Days of Sandwich Day Camp is now registering campers for the 2023 season. The 5 Days of Sandwich is a day camp sponsored through the Sandwich Conservation Commission and is open to all year-round and seasonal Sandwich children ages 7-13+. Registration packets and more information can be found on the town website here.
ATTP Shakespearience Summer Camp
These camps are theatre experiences in which teaching artists immerse youth (ages 5-17) in the art and craft of acting, and the terms and techniques used to create Shakespeare’s plays. These experiences and skills include theatre games, clown skills, movement and dance—all of which culminates into a rousing performance of Shakespeare’s work at the end of camp, adapted by our teaching artists and campers. 2023 Dates: Weekdays 9am-12,July 17th-28th, Final Performance: July 28th at 10am. For more information or to register: www.advicetotheplayers.org. Jessie@www.advicetotheplayers.org, 603-996-3912
Summer Pottery Classes
If you have always wanted to get your hands in clay or to resume an interest in making pottery, Suzanne Weil Pottery is offering lessons this summer on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning in July. For individuals and groups: Four 90-minute one-on-one classes, open to all levels. $400.00/4 classes, Wednesdays and Fridays.
For a fun get together, why not try a pottery night in the studio with friends or family! It’s a great way to celebrate an occasion or enjoy time together working with clay. Schedule an evening in the studio.
Pottery Night out: Handbuild pieces to celebrate an occasion with friends and family! For groups of 5-6, $150.00 per person. For groups of 4 or fewer, $200.00 per person.
All classes held in Sandwich. Fee includes instruction, materials, and firing. Call 603-273-6467 for more information or to register. Space Limited. Suzanne Weil is a studio potter with 20+ years of experience teaching and working with clay.
An exciting array of classes begins in May running through September at Field Fine Art Studio:
Wednesday, June 7 – Basic Drawing
Monday, June 19 – Still Life Drawing for Beginners
Wednesday, June 21 – Still Life in Watercolor
Sunday, June 25 – Plein Air Watercolors
New watercolor and drawing classes are being offered this summer. You can register and pay for classes online, making the process simple and easy. Fieldfineart.net/classes
Classes at Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery
The Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery has posted 20 classes for this summer and fall to our website. To see a complete list of classes for the season use this link: https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/classesworkshops/
Below see two new introductory classes to kick off the summer & fall education program.
Create a Summer Silk Grapevine Wreath with Shirley Lines ~ June 13
We are once again offering a class this year in creating a silk flower grapevine wreath for your door or inside your home. Our instructor, Shirley Glines from Artisan Florals, will be teaching participants how to work with silk flowers, decorative elements and bow creation on Tuesday June 13 from 1-3PM. The flowers will be available in different colors and types allowing you to craft something unique and one of a kind. Shirley's classes are always fun and result in beautiful wreaths. I've attached some photos from prior classes and a wreath that she has created for a client. Register: https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/classesworkshops/other-craft-classes/
Glass Suncatchers Class ~ June 21
Learn to cut brillant, colorful pieces of sparkling glass and combine with sheet, stringers, noddles and confetti pieces to create beautiful suncatchers. You will be able to create one 6"x6" piece plus several other small pieces. Your creations will be fired by the teacher offsite and you'll be able to pick up or have them mailed to you at a later date. See attached photo for reference. Details and registration online. https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/classesworkshops/glass-classes/
Dragonfly Yoga Barn
We are excited to be in our 14th year of sharing yoga, meditation, yoga retreats, music events, and workshops from here at Dragonfly Yoga Barn and around the world. Weekly classes include 5 Element Slow Flow, Yin Yoga, Restorative, and Vinyasa with pass rates that make classes as inexpensive as $10/class! Perhaps you want to travel while you partake in yoga! In the past year some of you traveled with us to Ireland or Hawaii for a week-long retreat, and others joined us for 3 weeks in India this winter for a deep dive into Ayurveda. Next up is Mexico in November, and we have our sights set on a number of other beautiful locations to journey, so stay tuned!
Are you a yoga teacher looking to create a weekend retreat with your own group? We'd love to host you! For those interested in becoming yoga teachers or earning CEUs, visit: dragonflyyoga.com to learn more and register or reach out to Katie: dragonflyoga@gmail.com For all things yoga, take a peek at our website to see what's coming up locally and abroad, and join us in the studio or online for our weekly yoga classes and specialty workshops. We look forward to seeing you on your mat!
Dragonfly Upcoming Events:
Restorative Yoga & Reiki Class with Katie & Leslie ~ June 14
5-7 pm $45. To Register: www.dragonflyyogabarn.com
Summer Solstice Sound Journey w/ Steven Bachmann ~ June 17th
7 pm: Register for Sound Journey
Welcome Summer Women's Yoga Retreat w/ Renee Laurencelle ~ June 23-25
Register on our Retreats page
Basket Street Yoga
Please go to the SCHEDULE page online at 2basketstreetyoga.com where you can sign up for classes.
Class Prices - for both in studio & on Zoom
Drop In - $15.00; 5-Class Pass - $65.00; 10-Class Pass - $130.00
2 Basket Street, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. 617-461-9512
Eastman House Counseling and Yoga
Please note that Yoga classes at Eastman House are cancelled until June 15th. I look forward to seeing you again soon!
Eastman House Creative Counseling and Yoga! Spring Schedule:
Wednesday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Gentle Yoga for Self-Care
Friday 9:00 am – 10:00 am – Mindful Slow Flow
Sunday Night Reset, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. In a warmly lit atmosphere, wrap up your weekend with the gift of rest and start your week feeling inspired! Fees: Drop in - $15.00; 5 class package –$65.00. Contact Heather if you have any questions. Heather Cameron, 828-964-0828.
909 Holderness Road, Center Sandwich. More info, or to register: eastmanhouse.heather@gmail.com
Adult Tai Chi
Mondays 8:00-9:00 am, Upstairs Sandwich Town Hall. Instructor Susan Macleod will lead each 1-hour session. 6-Week sessions start on November 7. Cost is $40.00 for the 6-week session or $10.00 for a drop-in. Folks are welcome to join on any day. Teacher Susan MacLeod began studying in 1995 and started to teach in 1999. Susan’s ongoing learning has included three trips to China to study with several masters, and as a perpetual student, learning from students, other teachers and whatever challenges life offers. To register, go to the town website.
Adult Pickleball
Now Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sandwich Central School gym. All levels welcome. We do have some paddles to lend out for new players. (No Pickleball during school vacations). Pickleball waiver is linked at the town website.
Adult Basketball
Thursdays in the SCS gym at 6pm.
Beginner Music Jam ~ every Wednesday
Every Wednesday evening from 6:30 – 8 pm. Christine Woodman writes: We are still meeting every Wednesday at the Sandwich Town Hall for beginner musicians to play sloooowly, 6:30 to 8 pm. It's been a few months and we've been playing traditional tunes and working on tempo and chords, too. So, in case you were wondering, yes it is happening and it's been fun. Think about stopping by and check it out, even if you're not sure yet about participating. All instruments are welcome, all levels too. Chord players, melody players, percussion; we do it all. We recommend you contact me to get on the email list for updates on the latest tunes and get-together info. Hope to see you 6:30 to 8 pm. Every Wednesday! woodperson67@gmail.com
Violin, Viola, and Cello Lessons
Shelby Trevor is a professional violinist, composer, and instructor with over 12 years of experience teaching all ages and skill levels. Learn online or in-person with private virtual lessons. In person lessons available in North Sandwich, NH. To sign up or to receive more information, contact Shelby at shelbytrevor@gmail.com.
5 Days of Sandwich Day Camp
The 5 Days of Sandwich Day Camp is now registering campers for the 2023 season. The 5 Days of Sandwich is a day camp sponsored through the Sandwich Conservation Commission and is open to all year-round and seasonal Sandwich children ages 7-13+. Registration packets and more information can be found on the town website here.
ATTP Shakespearience Summer Camp
These camps are theatre experiences in which teaching artists immerse youth (ages 5-17) in the art and craft of acting, and the terms and techniques used to create Shakespeare’s plays. These experiences and skills include theatre games, clown skills, movement and dance—all of which culminates into a rousing performance of Shakespeare’s work at the end of camp, adapted by our teaching artists and campers. 2023 Dates: Weekdays 9am-12,July 17th-28th, Final Performance: July 28th at 10am. For more information or to register: www.advicetotheplayers.org. Jessie@www.advicetotheplayers.org, 603-996-3912
Summer Pottery Classes
If you have always wanted to get your hands in clay or to resume an interest in making pottery, Suzanne Weil Pottery is offering lessons this summer on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning in July. For individuals and groups: Four 90-minute one-on-one classes, open to all levels. $400.00/4 classes, Wednesdays and Fridays.
For a fun get together, why not try a pottery night in the studio with friends or family! It’s a great way to celebrate an occasion or enjoy time together working with clay. Schedule an evening in the studio.
Pottery Night out: Handbuild pieces to celebrate an occasion with friends and family! For groups of 5-6, $150.00 per person. For groups of 4 or fewer, $200.00 per person.
All classes held in Sandwich. Fee includes instruction, materials, and firing. Call 603-273-6467 for more information or to register. Space Limited. Suzanne Weil is a studio potter with 20+ years of experience teaching and working with clay.
Summertime! Photo by Janina Lamb
Places to go; things to do...
Advice to the Players Open Mic Night
Announcing 2023 Open Mic Night! We kicked off the Open Mic series on March 17 at 7 pm at the Samuel H. Wentworth Library. Mark your calendars – we will continue each 3rd Friday through July. So practice that song, poem, or story! Listeners needed too! Contact Lucy Randall-Tapply at thataudaciouslady@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.
Club Sandwich Shows Selling Out
Club Sandwich season 3 opens June 2! The first weekend of John's shows are sold out but there are lots of other shows available, through the end of October. Here's a mini tour of the venue. https://youtu.be/bdPtnWffRmc. John's fave songwriter Vance Gilbert opens the guest season on Thursday, June 8. He has a brilliant new album out. There are still a few 🎟️ left! https://www.johndavidson.com/guests
John Davidson performs on Fri/Sats from June 2 to Oct 21. Planning on coming to 4 or more John Davidson's Club Sandwich shows this season? We'll give you a discount code for $5 off each show (a $20 savings). Contact amy@johndavidson.com for your discount code before getting your tickets! You can find out more at Club Sandwich. Club Sandwich is located at 12 Main Street, Center Sandwich.
Sandwich Historical Society Opens for the Season
Spring has sprung, and the Quimby Barn Transportation Museum is now open on Saturdays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm from now until Columbus Day weekend. Stop by and check out the original RFD mail wagon for Sandwich, wagons, buggies and hearses, a snow roller, and the town’s first fire truck, all with ties to an earlier Sandwich. A must-see - our pride and joy, the Sandwich Concord Coach, restored in 1939 and a magnificent example of the coach maker's craft. Many smaller, surprising items to see as well!
Those of you walking or driving by the Elisha Marston House in the village may have noticed the giant birdhouse on our front lawn. This is one of a set of Purple Martin houses that used to be in the fields behind the Wentworth Manor at the top of Wentworth Hill. It dates from the early years of the 20th century and was being stored in the barns at Chestnut Manor when it was donated to the Society by Jill Emerson Rawson about 2010. It was in pretty poor shape having weathered many years on the hilltop and has been masterfully restored by SHS Trustee Ben Bullard over the past two years. Please stop by to take a look at this beautiful piece of American Folk Art. A slideshow with before and after pictures can be found on our website www.sandwichhistorical.org along with upcoming events and a look back at Sandwich history through the eyes of the Sandwich Reporter.
Mark your calendar and save the date... Opening Day is Saturday, June 24, and we have a wonderful day planned in addition to our special summer exhibit, Tiny Treasures, Great Joys.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
Grab your XC skis and snowshoes and get yourself outside in our gorgeous, snow-covered forest. With several inches of fresh snow in Sandwich, New Hampshire the conditions are excellent on the beautiful trails at CSVW. Trails have been freshly groomed with our new grooming machine and are just waiting for you to come explore and enjoy wintertime in the woods. Located at 740 Mt Israel Road in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire. Open dawn to dusk every day of every season and waiting for you!
Samuel Wentworth Library Storytime ~ Saturdays
June marks the end of school, long daylight hours and the start of summer! It also marks the move to outside storytime at the Library. Join us Saturday mornings as we celebrate the new season with themed storytimes and crafts throughout the month. We'll be gathering outside in the story circle on the front lawn under the big brown tent at 10:30 AM for each event.
June 3rd - The Beach
June 10th - Ice Cream!
June 17th - NO STORYTIME
June 24th - Hiking
Museum Passes at the Library
The Library has passes that will save you money at some fantastic NH venues. Discounts from 50% off to free admission. The Wright World War II Museum in Wolfeboro, Currier Museum in Manchester, NH Children’s Museum in Dover, and Squam Lake Science Center in Holderness. Not familiar with all of them? Check out their websites and then contact us to reserve your date. NH Children's Museum: https://childrens-museum.org/ We've only got this one until the end of August so don't delay!
Currier Museum of Art: Picking up guests at Manchester Airport this summer? Add a visit with lunch at their fabulous cafe and turn a chore into an excursion!
Wright WW II Museum: Special 2023 exhibits feature Pvt. Charles J. Miller: WWII Paintings from the South Pacific; Snoopy and the Red Baron and Red Cross Clubmobiles.
Squam Lake Natural Science Center: A perennial favorite. This year there are two new mountain lions and a black bear.
Senior Meals ~ every Wednesday at the Benz Center
So much laughter and good cheer at our Wednesday lunch here in Sandwich! Thanks to our guests and volunteers for making lunch such a happy occasion! Remember, Moultonborough senior meals are held Monday through Thursday at the Moultonborough Community Center (formerly Old Lions Club) at 139 Old Route 109. All are welcome. A suggested donation of $2.00 for each meal would be appreciated. Takeout are $3.00. SUCH A DEAL! Wednesdays at noon. Doris L. Benz Community Center 18 Heard Road, Center Sandwich.
Foothills Café and Curio
We have finally hooked up our telephone! Same phone number 603-707-2424. So, get this, you can call us to ask questions, make reservations (we only take reservations for parties of 6 or more), and even order takeout. We hope this makes things easier for you. (But don't overuse the privilege. We prefer to see you in person). Thanks for your patience, Sandwich!
The Foothills’ hours are: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.) Monday is Trivia Night, Thursdays and Saturdays we feature great local music, and Sunday is brunch with music. Pizza is back! Cheese, pepperoni, and/or mushroom available. Also, a few popular locally produced items you can purchase at the Foothills: Bob’s Baguettes on Thursdays and Saturdays; (They arrive at 9 AM and are often gone within an hour, they’re that good!), Sandwich Coffee Roaster’s locally roasted coffee, and Anna’s pasture raised Farm Fresh Eggs.
From Nancy Blaine of the Foothills: “You heard it here first: We are looking for part time and/or full time Assistant Chefs (2). We are also looking for dishwashers. Please spread the word to anyone who you think might be interested.”
The Foothills Cafe and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Center Sandwich, NH. 603-707-2424
Corner House Restaurant
The Corner House Inn Restaurant has some specials you want to know about!
Tuesday night is burger night! A $7 burger with your choice of American, cheddar, or Swiss cheese with fries. Open from 4-9 pm.
Wednesday night brings the Mar-Tuni night from 4-6pm. $5 martini menu and $10 ahi-tuna. And every Wednesday Cornerhouse features local live music from 6-9. Open from 4-9.
Thursday night is family night! Kids eat free! Thursdays from 4 – 6 pm, one child under the age of 12 can eat free from the kids’ menu with the purchase of one adult entrée. Open from 4-9.
Friday night Cornerhouse features wonderful local live music beginning at 6. Open from 4 – 10.
Saturday night, open from 4-10.
And, they’re gearing up for their next holiday, St. Patrick’s Day! Plans are under way for a traditional and oh-so-delicious corned beef cabbage and Irish stew alongside their regular menu. Also, for St. Patrick’s Day, they’ve booked a foot-stomping band called The Irish Heartbeat, so get your reservations set soon. 22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH. www.nhcornerhouse.com, 603-284-6219
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery began the season on June 3rd, 2023 with an exhibit of new work by local artists Shani McLane and Valerie Vermeulen. The exhibit is entitled “Composition”. McLane’s bold silk screen designs relate to our natural environment as do Vermeulen’s metaphorical landscapes. McLane’s vibrant color is a contrast to Vermeulen’s more tonal palette. Each artist presents a compelling realization of composition at its best. The gallery is located at 69 Maple Street in Center Sandwich. www.patricialaddcaregagallery.com or 603-284-7728.
Sandwich Home Industries and Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery
The Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery will be open 7 days a week until October 15, 2023 from 10:00-5:00 Monday thru Saturday and 12:00-5:00 on Sundays. We hope you will stop in and check out the amazing work of artists from all over the state of New Hampshire! Visit the website at centersandwich.nhcrafts.org, call 603-284-6831, or email sandwichcraftgallery@gmail.com for more information.
The Bookshop at 25 Grove Street
The bookshop at 25 Grove Street will be open from 10am until 4 or 5pm on Saturdays. I bought several collections since Christmas including many books on the American Civil War, Custer and the western Native Americans, Book Collecting and NH Local History. I hope to be open Saturdays until further notice. John Perkins
Papa Beans Ice Cream
Current hours are: Monday-Wednesday schedule a pick up; Thursday 5pm to 7pm; Friday 6pm to 8pm; Saturday 6pm to 8pm; Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Located at Young Maple Ridge Sugar House 301 Wing Road, North Sandwich. 603-393-6948 Papabeansicecream@gmail.com
The Porch
The Porch at 7 Main Street sells hand-made items, antiques, clothing & home decor. For more information visit www.theporchnh.com or call 402-326-5450.
Willow Pond Antiques and GoodsWillow Pond Antiques and Goods is open! Located at 12 main Street in the village of Center Sandwich, Willow Pond features unique whimsical antiques and goods. And new this year, Gypsy Bleu Boutique! Gypsy Bleu features hand-picked gently used upscale clothing at thrift shop prices. 10% of all clothing sales will be donated to the New Hampshire Humane Society. You can also find Anna’s “Squam Neck Farm” Fresh Eggs at Willow Pond. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11-4, and Sunday 12-4.
Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm (Tamworth)
To find out about current activities available at the historic Remick farmstead, please visit our website:
www.remickmuseum.org
Tamworth Distilling (Tamworth)
Check out this local attraction: https://shop.tamworthdistilling.com/events
Announcing 2023 Open Mic Night! We kicked off the Open Mic series on March 17 at 7 pm at the Samuel H. Wentworth Library. Mark your calendars – we will continue each 3rd Friday through July. So practice that song, poem, or story! Listeners needed too! Contact Lucy Randall-Tapply at thataudaciouslady@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.
Club Sandwich Shows Selling Out
Club Sandwich season 3 opens June 2! The first weekend of John's shows are sold out but there are lots of other shows available, through the end of October. Here's a mini tour of the venue. https://youtu.be/bdPtnWffRmc. John's fave songwriter Vance Gilbert opens the guest season on Thursday, June 8. He has a brilliant new album out. There are still a few 🎟️ left! https://www.johndavidson.com/guests
John Davidson performs on Fri/Sats from June 2 to Oct 21. Planning on coming to 4 or more John Davidson's Club Sandwich shows this season? We'll give you a discount code for $5 off each show (a $20 savings). Contact amy@johndavidson.com for your discount code before getting your tickets! You can find out more at Club Sandwich. Club Sandwich is located at 12 Main Street, Center Sandwich.
Sandwich Historical Society Opens for the Season
Spring has sprung, and the Quimby Barn Transportation Museum is now open on Saturdays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm from now until Columbus Day weekend. Stop by and check out the original RFD mail wagon for Sandwich, wagons, buggies and hearses, a snow roller, and the town’s first fire truck, all with ties to an earlier Sandwich. A must-see - our pride and joy, the Sandwich Concord Coach, restored in 1939 and a magnificent example of the coach maker's craft. Many smaller, surprising items to see as well!
Those of you walking or driving by the Elisha Marston House in the village may have noticed the giant birdhouse on our front lawn. This is one of a set of Purple Martin houses that used to be in the fields behind the Wentworth Manor at the top of Wentworth Hill. It dates from the early years of the 20th century and was being stored in the barns at Chestnut Manor when it was donated to the Society by Jill Emerson Rawson about 2010. It was in pretty poor shape having weathered many years on the hilltop and has been masterfully restored by SHS Trustee Ben Bullard over the past two years. Please stop by to take a look at this beautiful piece of American Folk Art. A slideshow with before and after pictures can be found on our website www.sandwichhistorical.org along with upcoming events and a look back at Sandwich history through the eyes of the Sandwich Reporter.
Mark your calendar and save the date... Opening Day is Saturday, June 24, and we have a wonderful day planned in addition to our special summer exhibit, Tiny Treasures, Great Joys.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
Grab your XC skis and snowshoes and get yourself outside in our gorgeous, snow-covered forest. With several inches of fresh snow in Sandwich, New Hampshire the conditions are excellent on the beautiful trails at CSVW. Trails have been freshly groomed with our new grooming machine and are just waiting for you to come explore and enjoy wintertime in the woods. Located at 740 Mt Israel Road in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire. Open dawn to dusk every day of every season and waiting for you!
Samuel Wentworth Library Storytime ~ Saturdays
June marks the end of school, long daylight hours and the start of summer! It also marks the move to outside storytime at the Library. Join us Saturday mornings as we celebrate the new season with themed storytimes and crafts throughout the month. We'll be gathering outside in the story circle on the front lawn under the big brown tent at 10:30 AM for each event.
June 3rd - The Beach
June 10th - Ice Cream!
June 17th - NO STORYTIME
June 24th - Hiking
Museum Passes at the Library
The Library has passes that will save you money at some fantastic NH venues. Discounts from 50% off to free admission. The Wright World War II Museum in Wolfeboro, Currier Museum in Manchester, NH Children’s Museum in Dover, and Squam Lake Science Center in Holderness. Not familiar with all of them? Check out their websites and then contact us to reserve your date. NH Children's Museum: https://childrens-museum.org/ We've only got this one until the end of August so don't delay!
Currier Museum of Art: Picking up guests at Manchester Airport this summer? Add a visit with lunch at their fabulous cafe and turn a chore into an excursion!
Wright WW II Museum: Special 2023 exhibits feature Pvt. Charles J. Miller: WWII Paintings from the South Pacific; Snoopy and the Red Baron and Red Cross Clubmobiles.
Squam Lake Natural Science Center: A perennial favorite. This year there are two new mountain lions and a black bear.
Senior Meals ~ every Wednesday at the Benz Center
So much laughter and good cheer at our Wednesday lunch here in Sandwich! Thanks to our guests and volunteers for making lunch such a happy occasion! Remember, Moultonborough senior meals are held Monday through Thursday at the Moultonborough Community Center (formerly Old Lions Club) at 139 Old Route 109. All are welcome. A suggested donation of $2.00 for each meal would be appreciated. Takeout are $3.00. SUCH A DEAL! Wednesdays at noon. Doris L. Benz Community Center 18 Heard Road, Center Sandwich.
Foothills Café and Curio
We have finally hooked up our telephone! Same phone number 603-707-2424. So, get this, you can call us to ask questions, make reservations (we only take reservations for parties of 6 or more), and even order takeout. We hope this makes things easier for you. (But don't overuse the privilege. We prefer to see you in person). Thanks for your patience, Sandwich!
The Foothills’ hours are: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.) Monday is Trivia Night, Thursdays and Saturdays we feature great local music, and Sunday is brunch with music. Pizza is back! Cheese, pepperoni, and/or mushroom available. Also, a few popular locally produced items you can purchase at the Foothills: Bob’s Baguettes on Thursdays and Saturdays; (They arrive at 9 AM and are often gone within an hour, they’re that good!), Sandwich Coffee Roaster’s locally roasted coffee, and Anna’s pasture raised Farm Fresh Eggs.
From Nancy Blaine of the Foothills: “You heard it here first: We are looking for part time and/or full time Assistant Chefs (2). We are also looking for dishwashers. Please spread the word to anyone who you think might be interested.”
The Foothills Cafe and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Center Sandwich, NH. 603-707-2424
Corner House Restaurant
The Corner House Inn Restaurant has some specials you want to know about!
Tuesday night is burger night! A $7 burger with your choice of American, cheddar, or Swiss cheese with fries. Open from 4-9 pm.
Wednesday night brings the Mar-Tuni night from 4-6pm. $5 martini menu and $10 ahi-tuna. And every Wednesday Cornerhouse features local live music from 6-9. Open from 4-9.
Thursday night is family night! Kids eat free! Thursdays from 4 – 6 pm, one child under the age of 12 can eat free from the kids’ menu with the purchase of one adult entrée. Open from 4-9.
Friday night Cornerhouse features wonderful local live music beginning at 6. Open from 4 – 10.
Saturday night, open from 4-10.
And, they’re gearing up for their next holiday, St. Patrick’s Day! Plans are under way for a traditional and oh-so-delicious corned beef cabbage and Irish stew alongside their regular menu. Also, for St. Patrick’s Day, they’ve booked a foot-stomping band called The Irish Heartbeat, so get your reservations set soon. 22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH. www.nhcornerhouse.com, 603-284-6219
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery began the season on June 3rd, 2023 with an exhibit of new work by local artists Shani McLane and Valerie Vermeulen. The exhibit is entitled “Composition”. McLane’s bold silk screen designs relate to our natural environment as do Vermeulen’s metaphorical landscapes. McLane’s vibrant color is a contrast to Vermeulen’s more tonal palette. Each artist presents a compelling realization of composition at its best. The gallery is located at 69 Maple Street in Center Sandwich. www.patricialaddcaregagallery.com or 603-284-7728.
Sandwich Home Industries and Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery
The Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery will be open 7 days a week until October 15, 2023 from 10:00-5:00 Monday thru Saturday and 12:00-5:00 on Sundays. We hope you will stop in and check out the amazing work of artists from all over the state of New Hampshire! Visit the website at centersandwich.nhcrafts.org, call 603-284-6831, or email sandwichcraftgallery@gmail.com for more information.
The Bookshop at 25 Grove Street
The bookshop at 25 Grove Street will be open from 10am until 4 or 5pm on Saturdays. I bought several collections since Christmas including many books on the American Civil War, Custer and the western Native Americans, Book Collecting and NH Local History. I hope to be open Saturdays until further notice. John Perkins
Papa Beans Ice Cream
Current hours are: Monday-Wednesday schedule a pick up; Thursday 5pm to 7pm; Friday 6pm to 8pm; Saturday 6pm to 8pm; Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Located at Young Maple Ridge Sugar House 301 Wing Road, North Sandwich. 603-393-6948 Papabeansicecream@gmail.com
The Porch
The Porch at 7 Main Street sells hand-made items, antiques, clothing & home decor. For more information visit www.theporchnh.com or call 402-326-5450.
Willow Pond Antiques and GoodsWillow Pond Antiques and Goods is open! Located at 12 main Street in the village of Center Sandwich, Willow Pond features unique whimsical antiques and goods. And new this year, Gypsy Bleu Boutique! Gypsy Bleu features hand-picked gently used upscale clothing at thrift shop prices. 10% of all clothing sales will be donated to the New Hampshire Humane Society. You can also find Anna’s “Squam Neck Farm” Fresh Eggs at Willow Pond. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11-4, and Sunday 12-4.
Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm (Tamworth)
To find out about current activities available at the historic Remick farmstead, please visit our website:
www.remickmuseum.org
Tamworth Distilling (Tamworth)
Check out this local attraction: https://shop.tamworthdistilling.com/events
Sandwich 4-H Clubs
Sandwich boasts several active 4-H clubs. This year, the 4-H was able to raise $7,000.00, which will help fund programming and scholarships throughout the county. 4-H is open to children aged 5 – 18. For more information about 4-H clubs in Carroll County, please contact Greg Hufford at Gregory.hufford@unh.edu.
Sandwich boasts several active 4-H clubs. This year, the 4-H was able to raise $7,000.00, which will help fund programming and scholarships throughout the county. 4-H is open to children aged 5 – 18. For more information about 4-H clubs in Carroll County, please contact Greg Hufford at Gregory.hufford@unh.edu.
Sandwich Children’s Center
The Children's Center is looking for individuals who would like to share a skill with our toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. We are looking for local musicians to share music, as well as artists (specifically who would like to join us for pottery, wet felting and paper mache). Being able to offer occasional musical and artistic experiences would really be enjoyed by all of the children.
We are also looking for some items for the classrooms: plain canvas for painting, various fabric, wool for wet felting, mirrors, picture frames, baskets of all sizes, 1 clean rug, various kitchen items to explore art with (potato mashers, spoons of all sizes, spatulas, cheese grater), loose part items, wooden spools, various wooden items, beads, pinecones, pom-poms, etc., items for tinkering and taking apart (typewriters, old phones, radio, plastic clock) Thank you all for your consideration, generosity, and support. Your donations are always enjoyed by the children and provide them with some interesting items to explore and create with. Sandwich Children's Center, 54 Maple Street; contact@sandwichchildrenscenter.org
Friends and Fiber Group
The Friends and Fiber Group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm. During most of the year, the group meets in the Community Room of the Samuel H. Wentworth Library. The Fiber Group welcomes all abilities and ages of fiber enthusiasts (and those wanting learn or just visit). 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. Winter weather may change the meeting.
In the Round
In the Round, a community discussion group for the past 23 years, meets weekly in Sandwich. After taking the July 4th weekend off, when we resume on Sunday, July 10, we will meet in person at the Benz Center, our long-term home before the disruptions of Covid 19. Doors open at 8:30, discussion begins at 8:45. The discussion generally runs until 10 am, 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.
Samuel H. Wentworth Library
35 Main Street, PO Box 146 Center Sandwich, NH 03227 phone: (603) 284-6665; email: sandwichlibrary@gmail.com. Library hours are Monday through Friday 12-6, and Saturdays 10-1.
Book Sale Donations
The Friends of the Library are gathering books for the annual Book Sale held during Old Home Week in August. We can use more books! Please consider bringing your gently used books to the library. They can be dropped off in the bin in the vestibule of the downstairs entrance to the library. We are very proud of the quality of our books at this sale. Sandwich residents read great books! Please share them with others when you are done. Thank you.
The Children's Center is looking for individuals who would like to share a skill with our toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. We are looking for local musicians to share music, as well as artists (specifically who would like to join us for pottery, wet felting and paper mache). Being able to offer occasional musical and artistic experiences would really be enjoyed by all of the children.
We are also looking for some items for the classrooms: plain canvas for painting, various fabric, wool for wet felting, mirrors, picture frames, baskets of all sizes, 1 clean rug, various kitchen items to explore art with (potato mashers, spoons of all sizes, spatulas, cheese grater), loose part items, wooden spools, various wooden items, beads, pinecones, pom-poms, etc., items for tinkering and taking apart (typewriters, old phones, radio, plastic clock) Thank you all for your consideration, generosity, and support. Your donations are always enjoyed by the children and provide them with some interesting items to explore and create with. Sandwich Children's Center, 54 Maple Street; contact@sandwichchildrenscenter.org
Friends and Fiber Group
The Friends and Fiber Group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm. During most of the year, the group meets in the Community Room of the Samuel H. Wentworth Library. The Fiber Group welcomes all abilities and ages of fiber enthusiasts (and those wanting learn or just visit). 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. Winter weather may change the meeting.
In the Round
In the Round, a community discussion group for the past 23 years, meets weekly in Sandwich. After taking the July 4th weekend off, when we resume on Sunday, July 10, we will meet in person at the Benz Center, our long-term home before the disruptions of Covid 19. Doors open at 8:30, discussion begins at 8:45. The discussion generally runs until 10 am, 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.
Samuel H. Wentworth Library
35 Main Street, PO Box 146 Center Sandwich, NH 03227 phone: (603) 284-6665; email: sandwichlibrary@gmail.com. Library hours are Monday through Friday 12-6, and Saturdays 10-1.
Book Sale Donations
The Friends of the Library are gathering books for the annual Book Sale held during Old Home Week in August. We can use more books! Please consider bringing your gently used books to the library. They can be dropped off in the bin in the vestibule of the downstairs entrance to the library. We are very proud of the quality of our books at this sale. Sandwich residents read great books! Please share them with others when you are done. Thank you.
Photo by Franz Nicolay
North Sandwich Friends Meeting
Quaker Meetinghouse, North Sandwich, is closed for winter. For more information contact Susan Wiley, seeksusanatmyfairpoint.net or Gloria Hoag - 603-323-7487.
Community Church of Sandwich
Worship with the Community Church on Sundays at 10 at the Methodist Meetinghouse, 6 Main St. Contact us by Mail: PO Box 267, Sandwich, NH 03227
Quaker Meetinghouse, North Sandwich, is closed for winter. For more information contact Susan Wiley, seeksusanatmyfairpoint.net or Gloria Hoag - 603-323-7487.
Community Church of Sandwich
Worship with the Community Church on Sundays at 10 at the Methodist Meetinghouse, 6 Main St. Contact us by Mail: PO Box 267, Sandwich, NH 03227
Town Business
Fire Permits Required
Permits are now required for all outside burning. With a permit, you can burn brush or untreated, unpainted wood up to five inches in diameter. Burning hours are between 5pm and 9am. The fire must be completely out by 9am. Permits may be obtained on-line at https://nh.burnsafeamerica.com or Google 'nh fire permits'. There is a $5.50 fee for permits obtained on-line. I encourage everyone to obtain a permit this way.
Sandwich fire permits can also be issued at Town Hall during regular business hours, at the Central Fire Station at 23 Wentworth Hill Road if someone is there or at Ben Adriance's, the house next to the Whiteface Fire Station. If you would like a seasonal cooking or campfire permit, please contact me at 603-284-6450 or 603-387-7104. If you have any questions about fire permits or outside burning please contact me at the above numbers. Remember, a 'controlled' fire can escape quickly and cause damage and endanger lives. You are responsible once you strike that match.
Jim Mykland, Forest Fire Warden, Town of Sandwich.
Transfer Station Hours
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.
After-hours DROP BOX for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector
There is a new after-hours DROP BOX located at the back entrance to Town Hall. If leaving a payment, kindly include the bottom portion of your tax bill and a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like a receipt mailed to you. You can also visit our website: www.sandwichnh.org. Scroll down to Tax Payment Kiosk to view/print your receipt. The Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s Office will maintain regular business hours on Tuesday and Thursday, processing all transactions (Motor Vehicle Renewals, Vital Records, etc. in addition to Tax payments).
Permits are now required for all outside burning. With a permit, you can burn brush or untreated, unpainted wood up to five inches in diameter. Burning hours are between 5pm and 9am. The fire must be completely out by 9am. Permits may be obtained on-line at https://nh.burnsafeamerica.com or Google 'nh fire permits'. There is a $5.50 fee for permits obtained on-line. I encourage everyone to obtain a permit this way.
Sandwich fire permits can also be issued at Town Hall during regular business hours, at the Central Fire Station at 23 Wentworth Hill Road if someone is there or at Ben Adriance's, the house next to the Whiteface Fire Station. If you would like a seasonal cooking or campfire permit, please contact me at 603-284-6450 or 603-387-7104. If you have any questions about fire permits or outside burning please contact me at the above numbers. Remember, a 'controlled' fire can escape quickly and cause damage and endanger lives. You are responsible once you strike that match.
Jim Mykland, Forest Fire Warden, Town of Sandwich.
Transfer Station Hours
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.
After-hours DROP BOX for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector
There is a new after-hours DROP BOX located at the back entrance to Town Hall. If leaving a payment, kindly include the bottom portion of your tax bill and a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like a receipt mailed to you. You can also visit our website: www.sandwichnh.org. Scroll down to Tax Payment Kiosk to view/print your receipt. The Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s Office will maintain regular business hours on Tuesday and Thursday, processing all transactions (Motor Vehicle Renewals, Vital Records, etc. in addition to Tax payments).
Sandwich Town Hall. Photo by Janina Lamb
Misc. Items of Interest
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Set
The Lakes Region Planning Commission is putting the final touches on the annual HHW collection days for 2023, to which all Sandwichites are invited. The basics are:
Historic Barn Preservation Easement
The state of New Hampshire has a law designed to encourage barn owners to safeguard their barns. RSA79d provides for residents to receive property tax forgiveness of up to 75% off the assessed value of a qualified agricultural structure in exchange for the property owner's agreement to maintain the structure. If your barn is more than 75 years of age and can be seen from a public road or waterway, you probably qualify for the easement. The application process is quick and easy, but must be submitted to the town administrators by April 15th.Contact Mark Longley should you like more information about this program. marklongley@sbcglobal.net
Sandwich Historical Society
2023 Sandwich Historical Society Calendars have arrived! The cost is $15.00, cash, check, or PayPal. For pick-up arrangements, please email Jennifer at sandwichhistory@gmail.com. If they need to be shipped, please order via the Sandwich Historical Society online gift shop. Go to www.sandwichhistorical.org and click on Online Store.
This summer, the Sandwich Historical Society is celebrating all things small. In addition to objects from our own collection, we are calling upon the community to share their Sandwich related treasures. Does your family have a dollhouse with which generations have played? Did you r great-grandmother collect tiny trinkets? Perhaps grandpa liked to carve models? We are in search of dollhouses or miniature items associated with Sandwich. If you have something you may wish to share for the summer, please get in touch with the Sandwich Historical society at sandwichhistory@gmail.com or 603-284-6269.
Samuel H. Wentworth Library
The Friends of the Library are gathering books for the annual Book Sale held during Old Home Week in August. We can use more books! Please consider bringing your gently used books to the library. They can be dropped off in the bin in the vestibule of the downstairs entrance to the library. We are very proud of the quality of our books at this sale. Sandwich residents read great books! Please share them with others when you are done. Thank you. Samuel Wentworth Library is located at 35 Main Street, PO Box 146 Center Sandwich, NH 03227 phone: (603) 284-6665; email: sandwichlibrary@gmail.com Library hours are Monday through Friday 12-6, and Saturdays 10-1.
Styrofoam Recycling
Peggy Longley of the Sandwich Recycling Project writes: We had a successful Styrofoam Collection Day. Thanks to all the Sandwich residents who saved up their foam materials. Thank you! In the mean time, keep saving your polystyrene materials! The next collection in Sandwich event will be announced -most likely late February. Drop Offs: For small amount of foam, anyone can make deposits -2 large bins, 24/7 at 55 Cherry Valley Rd. Gilford. For questions or to make appt. for larger load drop offs, you can call Gilford Recycling director, Meaghan Theriault, 603-527-4783 or email: dpwdirector@gilfordnh.org
Woodshare Program for Sandwich Residents
Mark Longley of the Sandwich Woodshare Program writes: Sandwich Woodshare is a grass-roots, all-volunteer program to procure firewood and distribute it to local residents who would otherwise be cold. This program is not intended to meet all of its clients' heating requirements, but rather to serve as a stop-gap measure to cover urgent needs between fuel shortages. We are currently disbursing up to 1/2 cord of free wood to those in need. You may pick up a voucher at the town hall or from Mark, the Woodshare Coordinator at (603) 284-6294 home, (603) 707-2046 cell.
Radon Testing
Radon gas is the leading natural cause of lung cancer and has other harmful effects on human health. New Hampshire is now offering free radon-in-air testing for all residences in the state. All you have to do is fill out an online application at http://aelabs.com/nh, and the analytical laboratory will send a test kit to your address. By the way, if your results are high, you may wish to consider radon-in-water testing. (Contact Mark at marklongley@sbcglobal.net for that.)
Tamworth Community Food Center Welcomes You
Located at St Andrews Church, 678 Whittier Road, Tamworth, NH. General Questions: 603-960-4067. For Tamworth and Sandwich residents. Future Dates and Hours:
Wednesdays, December 21st and January 4th. Hours: 11 - 3
Please review the following: Reusable bags are recommended: Wear a mask (masks available if needed); A volunteer will greet you; Shopping lists available on site.; Tables and chairs are set up for this; Volunteers will pack your items while you wait: The “free table” of miscellaneous goods is available. Tamworth Community Food Center, PO Box 141, Tamworth, NH 03886
Sandwich Climate Crisis Coalition
The Sandwich Climate Crisis Coalition (SCCC) are an ad-hoc group of more than 60 concerned citizens and part of a growing movement of towns in New Hampshire who are responding to the Climate Crisis with a commitment to promote energy and environmental conservation and use of alternative renewable resources. More than 67 New Hampshire towns have either passed or are working on climate warrant articles.
The key message: The more research we do, the more evident it becomes that our goal of 100% reliance on renewable sources of electricity by 2030 and for all other energy needs, including heating and transportation, by 2050 in the town of Sandwich will be very doable.
We welcome all concerned and interested Sandwich residents and other towns to join our Coalition with Communication, Education, Legislative, Conservation, and Solar committees to choose from. Please email marklongley@sbcglobal.net if you would like to receive SCCC emails and/or join our membership. Visit our website: just google Sandwich Climate.org.
We Care
We Care is a welcoming, all-volunteer group of neighbors who believe that all of us can play a meaningful role in taking care of each other and fostering mental health in our community. We are children, siblings, parents, grandparents, colleagues and friends, new and lifelong residents. For more information or if you are interested in joining us, please contact Dan Kusch, 568-3191 or Emilie Coulter, 707-6886.
Broadband Discounts
Richard Knox of the Sandwich Broadband Advisory Committee reports: Hundreds of Sandwich residents likely qualify for discounts of $30 to $39.25 on their monthly bills for NH Broadband/Conexon internet service, thanks to two little-known federal subsidies for Americans with modest incomes. Since the sticker price for basic service from NH Broadband is $49.95 per month, the bottom-line cost for those who qualify for ACP is $19.95 and for Lifeline $10.70. This is NOT a scam! The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), run by the Federal Communications Commission, offers a $30/month subsidy to a variety of individuals. Sandwich residents on Medicaid health insurance automatically qualify. So do families whose children participate in free/reduced school lunch or breakfast programs along with households getting SNAP (supplemental nutrition, formerly known as food stamps). Other automatic qualifiers: People on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), those on public housing assistance such as Section 8, veteran pensioners and survivors, and recipients of federal educational Pell Grants. Apart from these categories, households qualify for ACP if their yearly income is under $55,500 (family of four), $46,060 (three-person households), $36,620 (two-person households), or $27,179 (singles). A separate program, called Lifeline, offers an additional $9.75 a month for people whose incomes are lower – less than $37,463 for a four-person household, $31,091 for three people, $24,719 for two and $18,347 for singles. Lifeline recipients automatically qualify for ACP, bringing their total monthly subsidy to $39.75.
Sandwich residents who think they may qualify for these subsidies should visit www.affordableconnectivity.gov or www.lifelinesupport.org. If you know someone who may be eligible, please let them know about these important benefits. They can access the internet at the Wentworth Library and use the links above to learn more and apply online. They can call NH Broadband’s customer service line at 866-431-1029. If they need further assistance, they can call us – two members of the Town’s Broadband Advisory Committee – at the numbers below – and we’ll try to help. For the Sandwich Broadband Advisory Committee, Jeanne Ryer 603-491-2140, Richard Knox 603-284-6145
If you are a Sandwich resident, a recent or soon to be, high school graduate & are full time college or trade school student working on your first undergraduate degree, you are eligible to receive funds for Books and Supplies from the Sandwich Woman’s Club. To apply, simply send a brief note with your name, YOUR contact info, including email, phone number & where to mail your book & supply money. In addition, please advise where you will be attending school, your field of study & goals. THIS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY AUG 1, 2023 & mailed to Sandwich Woman's Club, PO Box 485, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. Students may request Book and Supply Money each year (no more than 4 years) of their undergraduate career.
Sandwich Woman's Club Book & Supply Money
The Sandwich Woman's Club raises money with a raffle during Old Home Week (Thursday 8/10/23). Funds raised are used to help Sandwich young adults with some of the expenses that come with continuing their education. The amount is usually $150 to $200 per student depending on the funds raised by the raffle and the number of students requesting funds. Students must write the notes themselves. If a student is short on time or out of town, they may send an email to thesandwichwomansclub@gmail.com. The Aug 1 deadline will still apply. Please include Book and Supply in the Subject Line.We look forward to hearing from you!
Red Mountain Lodge #68 F A.M.; Carol A. Wyman Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors of the communities of Sandwich and Moultonborough. The award(s) will go to that student who has not only an excellent academic record, but has also recognized the importance of service to others. Students applying for this scholarship must have declared a major at an accredited college or university in a “service degree” examples of this would be but not limited to: any education degree program, human services/ Social work, criminal justice, fire science, paramedicine, nursing, counseling/ psychology, and divinity.
Students will be required to write and submit a minimum of 1000 word essay that demonstrates their financial need, there current academic status, outlines their service to their community, and their career plan upon graduation. Preference will be given to those who have a parent or grandparent who are currently active Freemasons and/or Order of the Eastern Star.
Scholarship submissions are to be received by May 22, 2023. The student awarded the scholarship will be notified in June. The scholarship will be dispersed in the second semester of the Freshman year, provided the awardee has achieved a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Scholarship submissions are to be sent attention to:
Douglas F. Wyman, Jr.
Adam Nudd-Homeyer, Secretary
Red Mountain Lodge #68 F A.M.
P.O. Box 404
Sandwich, NH 03227
Sandwich Fund for Children and Youth
Sandwich Residents – It’s spring and the time of year to think about summer programs and camps. The Sandwich Fund for Children and Youth will provide a subsidy for Sandwich children, youth, and young adults under the age of 26 to participate in approved programs, providing enrichment, recreation, camp programs, education, driver ed and licensed child care programs. Applications are accepted throughout the year. There are two funding cycles, school year and summer. Applicants may apply twice a year for an award up to $500 per child. SFCY does not pay back bills. Further information and applications are available on the Town website ( Trustee of Trust Funds page), Sandwich Town Hall, Sandwich Recreation Program, Sandwich Central School, and Inter-lakes Junior and Senior High Schools. Business is done via PO Box 95 03227. This program is supported by the Alfred Quimby Fund in partnership with the Trustees of Trust Funds for the Town of Sandwich. Susan Wiley
2023 Scholarships for Sandwich Students Deadline April 14
The Alfred Quimby Trust and the Doris L. Benz Trust both provide scholarships to Sandwich residents. These scholarships each have distinct and different criteria and processes.
The Doris L. Benz Trust will consider scholarship awards to Sandwich residents who meet ALL of the following criteria:
The Alfred Quimby Trust sponsors scholarships for residents who do NOT qualify for the Doris L. Benz Trust. This means if the student is a Sandwich resident but did not graduate from Interlakes High School or is a graduate student or an adult student, they qualify for the Alfred Quimby Trust.
The Alfred Quimby Trust and the Doris L. Benz Trust scholarships are managed through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s online application.
The 2023 application deadline is Friday April 14 at 5:00 pm ET. To access the online application and to receive further instructions students should visit the Foundation’s website at www.nhcf.org. For more information about the Quimby or Benz scholarships or other student aid resources, please contact the Student Aid Office at the NH Charitable Foundation at 1-800-464-6641 or studentdocs@nhcf.org.
Driver’s Education Grants
The Sandwich Children and Youth Fund offers grants of up to $500.00 towards the cost of Driver's Education for children of the residents of the Town of Sandwich. The grants are administered by the Town of Sandwich Trustees of Trust Funds who thank the Quimby Trust for their generous donations that make this possible.
Grants are also available for other extracurricular and enrichment activities such as sports programs, arts, music and dance lessons, summer camps, school trips, etc. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, email: sandwichchildrenandyouthfund@gmail.com
The Lakes Region Planning Commission is putting the final touches on the annual HHW collection days for 2023, to which all Sandwichites are invited. The basics are:
- collection date/times are last Saturday in July (the 29th) and the first Saturday in August (the 5th), both open 8:30am - 12pm
- the service is free
- 10 gallons or 50 lbs of Household Hazardous Waste per car can be disposed of
- there will be eight locations open (4 each day), and while we can bring our HHW to any location, most of us go to Moultonborough.
Historic Barn Preservation Easement
The state of New Hampshire has a law designed to encourage barn owners to safeguard their barns. RSA79d provides for residents to receive property tax forgiveness of up to 75% off the assessed value of a qualified agricultural structure in exchange for the property owner's agreement to maintain the structure. If your barn is more than 75 years of age and can be seen from a public road or waterway, you probably qualify for the easement. The application process is quick and easy, but must be submitted to the town administrators by April 15th.Contact Mark Longley should you like more information about this program. marklongley@sbcglobal.net
Sandwich Historical Society
2023 Sandwich Historical Society Calendars have arrived! The cost is $15.00, cash, check, or PayPal. For pick-up arrangements, please email Jennifer at sandwichhistory@gmail.com. If they need to be shipped, please order via the Sandwich Historical Society online gift shop. Go to www.sandwichhistorical.org and click on Online Store.
This summer, the Sandwich Historical Society is celebrating all things small. In addition to objects from our own collection, we are calling upon the community to share their Sandwich related treasures. Does your family have a dollhouse with which generations have played? Did you r great-grandmother collect tiny trinkets? Perhaps grandpa liked to carve models? We are in search of dollhouses or miniature items associated with Sandwich. If you have something you may wish to share for the summer, please get in touch with the Sandwich Historical society at sandwichhistory@gmail.com or 603-284-6269.
Samuel H. Wentworth Library
The Friends of the Library are gathering books for the annual Book Sale held during Old Home Week in August. We can use more books! Please consider bringing your gently used books to the library. They can be dropped off in the bin in the vestibule of the downstairs entrance to the library. We are very proud of the quality of our books at this sale. Sandwich residents read great books! Please share them with others when you are done. Thank you. Samuel Wentworth Library is located at 35 Main Street, PO Box 146 Center Sandwich, NH 03227 phone: (603) 284-6665; email: sandwichlibrary@gmail.com Library hours are Monday through Friday 12-6, and Saturdays 10-1.
Styrofoam Recycling
Peggy Longley of the Sandwich Recycling Project writes: We had a successful Styrofoam Collection Day. Thanks to all the Sandwich residents who saved up their foam materials. Thank you! In the mean time, keep saving your polystyrene materials! The next collection in Sandwich event will be announced -most likely late February. Drop Offs: For small amount of foam, anyone can make deposits -2 large bins, 24/7 at 55 Cherry Valley Rd. Gilford. For questions or to make appt. for larger load drop offs, you can call Gilford Recycling director, Meaghan Theriault, 603-527-4783 or email: dpwdirector@gilfordnh.org
Woodshare Program for Sandwich Residents
Mark Longley of the Sandwich Woodshare Program writes: Sandwich Woodshare is a grass-roots, all-volunteer program to procure firewood and distribute it to local residents who would otherwise be cold. This program is not intended to meet all of its clients' heating requirements, but rather to serve as a stop-gap measure to cover urgent needs between fuel shortages. We are currently disbursing up to 1/2 cord of free wood to those in need. You may pick up a voucher at the town hall or from Mark, the Woodshare Coordinator at (603) 284-6294 home, (603) 707-2046 cell.
Radon Testing
Radon gas is the leading natural cause of lung cancer and has other harmful effects on human health. New Hampshire is now offering free radon-in-air testing for all residences in the state. All you have to do is fill out an online application at http://aelabs.com/nh, and the analytical laboratory will send a test kit to your address. By the way, if your results are high, you may wish to consider radon-in-water testing. (Contact Mark at marklongley@sbcglobal.net for that.)
Tamworth Community Food Center Welcomes You
Located at St Andrews Church, 678 Whittier Road, Tamworth, NH. General Questions: 603-960-4067. For Tamworth and Sandwich residents. Future Dates and Hours:
Wednesdays, December 21st and January 4th. Hours: 11 - 3
Please review the following: Reusable bags are recommended: Wear a mask (masks available if needed); A volunteer will greet you; Shopping lists available on site.; Tables and chairs are set up for this; Volunteers will pack your items while you wait: The “free table” of miscellaneous goods is available. Tamworth Community Food Center, PO Box 141, Tamworth, NH 03886
Sandwich Climate Crisis Coalition
The Sandwich Climate Crisis Coalition (SCCC) are an ad-hoc group of more than 60 concerned citizens and part of a growing movement of towns in New Hampshire who are responding to the Climate Crisis with a commitment to promote energy and environmental conservation and use of alternative renewable resources. More than 67 New Hampshire towns have either passed or are working on climate warrant articles.
The key message: The more research we do, the more evident it becomes that our goal of 100% reliance on renewable sources of electricity by 2030 and for all other energy needs, including heating and transportation, by 2050 in the town of Sandwich will be very doable.
We welcome all concerned and interested Sandwich residents and other towns to join our Coalition with Communication, Education, Legislative, Conservation, and Solar committees to choose from. Please email marklongley@sbcglobal.net if you would like to receive SCCC emails and/or join our membership. Visit our website: just google Sandwich Climate.org.
We Care
We Care is a welcoming, all-volunteer group of neighbors who believe that all of us can play a meaningful role in taking care of each other and fostering mental health in our community. We are children, siblings, parents, grandparents, colleagues and friends, new and lifelong residents. For more information or if you are interested in joining us, please contact Dan Kusch, 568-3191 or Emilie Coulter, 707-6886.
Broadband Discounts
Richard Knox of the Sandwich Broadband Advisory Committee reports: Hundreds of Sandwich residents likely qualify for discounts of $30 to $39.25 on their monthly bills for NH Broadband/Conexon internet service, thanks to two little-known federal subsidies for Americans with modest incomes. Since the sticker price for basic service from NH Broadband is $49.95 per month, the bottom-line cost for those who qualify for ACP is $19.95 and for Lifeline $10.70. This is NOT a scam! The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), run by the Federal Communications Commission, offers a $30/month subsidy to a variety of individuals. Sandwich residents on Medicaid health insurance automatically qualify. So do families whose children participate in free/reduced school lunch or breakfast programs along with households getting SNAP (supplemental nutrition, formerly known as food stamps). Other automatic qualifiers: People on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), those on public housing assistance such as Section 8, veteran pensioners and survivors, and recipients of federal educational Pell Grants. Apart from these categories, households qualify for ACP if their yearly income is under $55,500 (family of four), $46,060 (three-person households), $36,620 (two-person households), or $27,179 (singles). A separate program, called Lifeline, offers an additional $9.75 a month for people whose incomes are lower – less than $37,463 for a four-person household, $31,091 for three people, $24,719 for two and $18,347 for singles. Lifeline recipients automatically qualify for ACP, bringing their total monthly subsidy to $39.75.
Sandwich residents who think they may qualify for these subsidies should visit www.affordableconnectivity.gov or www.lifelinesupport.org. If you know someone who may be eligible, please let them know about these important benefits. They can access the internet at the Wentworth Library and use the links above to learn more and apply online. They can call NH Broadband’s customer service line at 866-431-1029. If they need further assistance, they can call us – two members of the Town’s Broadband Advisory Committee – at the numbers below – and we’ll try to help. For the Sandwich Broadband Advisory Committee, Jeanne Ryer 603-491-2140, Richard Knox 603-284-6145
If you are a Sandwich resident, a recent or soon to be, high school graduate & are full time college or trade school student working on your first undergraduate degree, you are eligible to receive funds for Books and Supplies from the Sandwich Woman’s Club. To apply, simply send a brief note with your name, YOUR contact info, including email, phone number & where to mail your book & supply money. In addition, please advise where you will be attending school, your field of study & goals. THIS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY AUG 1, 2023 & mailed to Sandwich Woman's Club, PO Box 485, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. Students may request Book and Supply Money each year (no more than 4 years) of their undergraduate career.
Sandwich Woman's Club Book & Supply Money
The Sandwich Woman's Club raises money with a raffle during Old Home Week (Thursday 8/10/23). Funds raised are used to help Sandwich young adults with some of the expenses that come with continuing their education. The amount is usually $150 to $200 per student depending on the funds raised by the raffle and the number of students requesting funds. Students must write the notes themselves. If a student is short on time or out of town, they may send an email to thesandwichwomansclub@gmail.com. The Aug 1 deadline will still apply. Please include Book and Supply in the Subject Line.We look forward to hearing from you!
Red Mountain Lodge #68 F A.M.; Carol A. Wyman Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors of the communities of Sandwich and Moultonborough. The award(s) will go to that student who has not only an excellent academic record, but has also recognized the importance of service to others. Students applying for this scholarship must have declared a major at an accredited college or university in a “service degree” examples of this would be but not limited to: any education degree program, human services/ Social work, criminal justice, fire science, paramedicine, nursing, counseling/ psychology, and divinity.
Students will be required to write and submit a minimum of 1000 word essay that demonstrates their financial need, there current academic status, outlines their service to their community, and their career plan upon graduation. Preference will be given to those who have a parent or grandparent who are currently active Freemasons and/or Order of the Eastern Star.
Scholarship submissions are to be received by May 22, 2023. The student awarded the scholarship will be notified in June. The scholarship will be dispersed in the second semester of the Freshman year, provided the awardee has achieved a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Scholarship submissions are to be sent attention to:
Douglas F. Wyman, Jr.
Adam Nudd-Homeyer, Secretary
Red Mountain Lodge #68 F A.M.
P.O. Box 404
Sandwich, NH 03227
Sandwich Fund for Children and Youth
Sandwich Residents – It’s spring and the time of year to think about summer programs and camps. The Sandwich Fund for Children and Youth will provide a subsidy for Sandwich children, youth, and young adults under the age of 26 to participate in approved programs, providing enrichment, recreation, camp programs, education, driver ed and licensed child care programs. Applications are accepted throughout the year. There are two funding cycles, school year and summer. Applicants may apply twice a year for an award up to $500 per child. SFCY does not pay back bills. Further information and applications are available on the Town website ( Trustee of Trust Funds page), Sandwich Town Hall, Sandwich Recreation Program, Sandwich Central School, and Inter-lakes Junior and Senior High Schools. Business is done via PO Box 95 03227. This program is supported by the Alfred Quimby Fund in partnership with the Trustees of Trust Funds for the Town of Sandwich. Susan Wiley
2023 Scholarships for Sandwich Students Deadline April 14
The Alfred Quimby Trust and the Doris L. Benz Trust both provide scholarships to Sandwich residents. These scholarships each have distinct and different criteria and processes.
The Doris L. Benz Trust will consider scholarship awards to Sandwich residents who meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Resident of Sandwich
- Graduated from Interlakes High School
- Enrolling in an accredited undergraduate post-secondary education program
The Alfred Quimby Trust sponsors scholarships for residents who do NOT qualify for the Doris L. Benz Trust. This means if the student is a Sandwich resident but did not graduate from Interlakes High School or is a graduate student or an adult student, they qualify for the Alfred Quimby Trust.
The Alfred Quimby Trust and the Doris L. Benz Trust scholarships are managed through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s online application.
The 2023 application deadline is Friday April 14 at 5:00 pm ET. To access the online application and to receive further instructions students should visit the Foundation’s website at www.nhcf.org. For more information about the Quimby or Benz scholarships or other student aid resources, please contact the Student Aid Office at the NH Charitable Foundation at 1-800-464-6641 or studentdocs@nhcf.org.
Driver’s Education Grants
The Sandwich Children and Youth Fund offers grants of up to $500.00 towards the cost of Driver's Education for children of the residents of the Town of Sandwich. The grants are administered by the Town of Sandwich Trustees of Trust Funds who thank the Quimby Trust for their generous donations that make this possible.
Grants are also available for other extracurricular and enrichment activities such as sports programs, arts, music and dance lessons, summer camps, school trips, etc. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, email: sandwichchildrenandyouthfund@gmail.com
This website, Discover Sandwich, has been in continuous operation since 2013. It functions as a community resource, in addition to a site that highlights and promotes SBG members, and gives an overview of the town to interested parties. Even if you do not have a business in Sandwich, you are welcome to join as an associate member. The Sandwich Business Group welcomes your presence and contributions. Sandwich Business Group, PO Box 116, Center Sandwich, NH 03227.
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