Current items of interest for Sandwich residents and visitors.

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Sunrise over Mt. Israel... Photo by Linda DeMaio

Upcoming Events

Sandwich Climate Action Coalition at the Tamworth Farmers' Market
Sandwich Climate Action Coalition will be at the Tamworth Farmers' Market on Sat. May 28th from 9- noon. They  will have a tent and tables with climate information available and members present to discuss it with. Stop by for a chat as you search for your late spring veggies, meats, cheeses & goods! Peggy Longley (603 284 6294) - Sandwich Climate Action Coalition (SCAC).
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Sandwich Home Industries and League of NH Craftsmen Celebration
We are celebrating our 96th season and invite you to celebrate with us on May 29th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the gallery at 32 Main Street. Learn about the new classes for 2022. Meet the staff and perhaps a few of our artisans! View the crafts you’ll want to own and gift and enjoy light refreshments with friends and fellow arts and crafts lovers.

We think it is pretty amazing that our organization is the birthplace of the League of NH Craftsmen, and we love to show off our gallery which was built in 1935 just for us. Come see where the men and women of Sandwich organized one of the first craft organizations in the country. Martha Nichols, Gallery Manager, League of NH Craftsmen
Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 603-284-683, centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.
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Sandwich Business Group 2022 Sandwich Summer Social & Expo
Please join us for our 2022 Sandwich Summer Social & Expo, a free event hosted by Sandwich Business Group at Doris L. Benz Center June 8th 6 PM to 8 PM. This is a fun social gathering of old friends and new, showcasing local businesses and volunteer groups. Light hors d'œuvres will be provided. If you'd like to showcase your business, please RSVP as a PARTICIPANT to Vicky Galkina sec.sandwichnhbizgroup@gmail.com or 207-228-3881 by May 27th to discuss arrangements. Expo space will be provided on a first come first served basis.

If you'd like to just mix and mingle, please RSVP as a GUEST to Vicky Galkina sec.sandwichnhbizgroup@gmail.com or 207-228-3881 by June 1st, so we can have a headcount for food. You don't need to be an SBG member to attend, so bring a local friend or a fellow business owner. There is NO COST to participants or guests. We are looking forward to seeing all of you there!

NH State Vaccination Team
The NH State Vaccination team will be at the Doris Benz Community Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich, Thursday June 9, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM  with Pfizer, Moderna and J&J Covid vaccines for kids and adults. Walk-ins are welcome; max. 180 individuals for this clinic. The vaccination team would like to know how much vaccine to bring, so if you can, please let the Benz Center know us know via : email: BenzCommunityCenter@gmail.com 
phone:  603 284 7211 or sign-up sheets in the building's foyer. Vaccination Cards, ID required.   Please be sure to bring your original vaccine card so it can be stamped.

The Gin Game by Donald L. Coburn featuring Hank Offinger and Lisa Lovett
Advice To The Players, Sandwich’s own Shakespeare company, is opening their 2022 season with a special limited production of The Gin Game by Donald L. Coburn featuring Hank Offinger and Lisa Lovett. This play in two acts will take place June 17th & 18th at 7:30 pm at the Sandwich Town Hall Theater.

In addition, this production will have a special partnership with The Foothills Cafe & Curio. ATTP and the Foothills will be offering a dinner theatre for the performances of The Gin Game. There will be a fixed menu ofthree options served on sectioned dinner trays. Tickets for the dinner theatre will be $35, paid at the Foothills and regular tickets will be $20. Tickets will be available at advicetotheplayers.org or at the door as available . Reservations for dinner theatre are required due to limited availability- email info@thefoothillsofsandwich.com by Wednesday, June 15th to reserve.

Club Sandwich Opening Night Special!
We're getting excited about all that season 2 of John Davidson's Club Sandwich will bring! John's inviting all attendees of the opening night show (Friday, June 24) to join him at The Foothills Cafe & Curio after the show for a complimentary drink and snacks. This offer is just for opening night ticketholders, so get your ticket.now:  https://clubsandwich.ticketleap.com/jd062422/

Artisans on the Green, photo by Jude Davis

Artisans On The Green
Artisans on the Green is a one day fine craft fair on the green in downtown Center Sandwich. This event is sponsored by The Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery (aka Sandwich Home Industries) during our town's Old Home Week and it has been a tradition for many years.  
Sandwich Home Industries is planning for this event now and looking for craftspeople who might be interested in securing a tent space for that day.  We are always excited to have new artists join us, both young and old.  A committee will review the applications and reserve the right to select participating artisans. Artisans on the Green will be held during the Sandwich Old Home Week from 10:00 - 4:00 on Thursday, August 11th. Please email sandwichcraftgallery@gmail.com with questions.

Summer Classes and Camps

Summer Classes at the League
Paula Doyle writes: Our full summer schedule of classes is now posted on our website and brochures are also available in the gallery, at the Sandwich Library and Foothills Cafe. We have 2 dedicated classes for children this summer (ages 10-16).  The first is on Wed July 6 with Patsy Frasier - Needle-felt a Cupcake Trinket Box.  The second is a 2 session class on Weds July 27 & Aug 3 with Ralph Watson who will teach Hand-made Paper Jewelry.   We also have a dedicated family class on Aug 8 and 9 with Diane Johnson who will lead families (including kids ages 3+)  in making a needle-felted Treasure Island. Several other classes are open to teens and some also allow kids accompanied by adults.  
Need based scholarships are also available.  Please send me an email if you'd like more information at sandwichcrafteducation@gmail.com. Full details on classes and registration are now online:https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/classesworkshops/
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SHI Classes for Adults and Teens 
Paula Doyle writes: Our full summer class schedule for the Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery is now posted on our website.  The first class is Saturday June 11 where you can make your own earrings.  Using wire, sheet metal and beads, juried artisan Joy Raskin will teach you to design & craft a fabulous pair of earrings.   On Wednesday, June 15, new Sandwich resident Lucie Sinkler will be teaching an introductory crochet workshop where you'll learn basic stitches to make beautiful flower blossoms.  You'll also learn to read crochet instructions and graphs to embark on your own projects.  This is a great opportunity to learn how to crochet from a former yarn shop owner who has taught for many years. Registration for classes is very easy on our website centersandwich.nhcrafts.org  where you'll also find details on all of our classes this year.
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Field Fine Art
An exciting array of classes begins in June at Field Fine Art Studio https://www.fieldfineart.net/. Two new watercolor class offerings this summer. Several exciting new changes have arrived. Now you can register and pay for classes online, making the process simple and easy. Last weekend Kathryn hung her new business sign in stainless steel, a bright new look inspired by a year of lots of sculpture projects. She had a great year of painting.

Advice To The Players' Two-Week Camps!
These camps are theatre experiences in which teaching artists immerse youth (ages 5-15) 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.
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Dates: July 18th-29th, and the final performance for all age groups on July 29th at 10am (all outdoors!)
Join ATTP in July for an exciting journey into Shakespeare’s language, characters and plays. The two- and four-week camps are outdoor theater experiences that immerse young people of all ages in the art and craft of acting, and the terms and techniques used to create Shakespeare’s plays. The two-week camps each summer end with a rousing performance of Shakespeare’s work adapted by our teaching artists and created by students for family and friends. This year ATTP is offering three different levels of camp, Ages 5-7, 8-11, and 12-15. They also offer practicum for students ages 13-19. They hope you'll join them for another wonderful season of Shakespearience camps!
Come join us for some genuine Summer fun, while immersing yourself in the most amazing language ever written in English. If this all sounds awesome, sign up at this link: www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTQ0MDY1
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The 5 Days of Sandwich Day Camp 2022
The 5 Days of Sandwich Day Camp, sponsored by the Sandwich Conservation Commission,  is now registering campers for the 2022 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 residents ages 7-13+.  The 5 Days of Sandwich sessions run Monday-Friday, from 9 am -3 pm. Each session is unique and explores the many natural and historic wonders of Sandwich. Campers will participate in activities centered on history, conservation, stewardship and good, old-fashioned fun.

Each day will consist of an age-appropriate hike/nature walk and swimming and projects, crafts and games. Campers will discover many hidden gems all over the town. Some activities are weather dependent and may need to be altered upon short notice. This year’s theme will be “Resilience” and will be a common topic throughout the camp day. We will explore the concept of resilience in nature, in society and in our selves. This popular camp is limited to 12 campers per session and campers are registered on a first come first served basis. Tuition for the 5 Days of Sandwich is $50 per camper for the week.
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There are three sessions: 
Week 1: July 4-8         Ages 9-13+
Week 2: July 11-15     Ages 11-15
Week 3: July 18-22     Ages 7-10 (full)

For more information, please contact the Town Hall at townadmin@sandwichnh.org  (284-7701) or Director Adam Weeks at 5daysofsandwich@gmail.com. Enrollment is considered complete only once forms have been submitted and accompanied by a check made for applicable fees. Checks shall be made payable to "Town of Sandwich."

​Summer Youth Program Support
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, seeksusan@myfairpoint.net

Summer at The Bearcamp Center
If you have a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbor, or friend who is looking for a super fun summer camp experience, check out the program at The Bearcamp Center in South Tamworth! We're offering a creative and active schedule of activities for kiddos grades K-8, throughout July and the first two weeks of August.  Sign up for one week or all six! For specific activities, costs, financial support, and the daily schedule, please check out the attached documents.  These will be posted on our website by next week. Pre-registration runs through April 29.  Sign up soon because space and financial aid can't be guaranteed after the end of April! Director Lianne Prentice Email: director@bearcampcenter.org 1164 Bunker Hill Road, South Tamworth, NH 03883 (603) 323-7000

Dragonfly Yoga Barn
For all yoga classes, please pre-register. We currently require all in-person students to be fully vaccinated. Most classes are offered online as well so you can practice from home as well. It has been so gratifying and fun to have so many of you in class lately (mostly online and slowly coming back to the studio!). Here is our current practice schedule:  https://dragonflyyogabarn.com/

Basket Street Yoga
I am excited to be offering in-person classes. For now, for everyone’s safety, the policy is that all students will need to be fully vaccinated to attend these in-person classes. In addition, all classes will still be on Zoom. Once bug season abates later in the summer, I will be offering outdoor classes again and there will be no restrictions. Please go to the schedule page on Molly's website 2basketstreetyoga.com where you can sign up for classes. (You have to create an account first.*) You can also email her and she will add you to the class schedule. 

T-Ball for Kids
T-Ball begins this Saturday, April 30th.  This program is for children living in Sandwich currently in first grade, Kindergarten, and children who will be five (5) years old before January 1, 2023.  Program info and registration is attached.  It is also available on the parks and recreation page of the town website: Parks and Rec page

New 4-H Horse Group
Lobin Frizzell writes: It's not too late to join- Cloverbuds (ages 5-7)  are welcome  along with the regular 4-H Youths (ages 8-18) please text me (603-662-4095) with interest and I will add you to the text info updates. It is important that you do enroll in the 4-H Program as a participant or leader, Greg Hufford is the Carroll County 4-H Director and will be able to assist with the logistical side of sign up and may also have resources for other areas of interest.

The Horse Group will meet every other week at the North Sandwich store on Mondays from 4-5:30. Lobin will start a group text that will get the youths thinking about a name for the club. She is hopeful to have a calendar of events for everyone to review. Heels down and canter on.

Spring is here! Photo by Jude Davis

Places to go; things to do...

The Foothills CaféThe Foothills Cafe and Curio staff is thrilled to be back and to serve you. Hours are: Sunday 9-5, Monday and Tuesday closed, Wednesday and Thursday 8-8, Friday and Saturday 8-9. For more information and the daily menu, please visit www.thefoothillsofsandwich.com 603-707-2424
Nancy Blaine writes: We had a great week! Chef Farid has been working around the clock to provide some delectable food, and the staff has been working hard to support him and to learn our new POS system while serving you. We're tired, but happy. We've got events coming up: Sunday at noon. Music .  Tom Chiappisi and friends are returning on the third Thursday a month at 6:30 for their Celtic Jam Session. So come on down, order under the sign, eat some great food inside or on the patio, enjoy the company and absorb our local talent. It just doesn't get much better than this.  
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery
Patricia Carega Gallery will be open Saturday, May 28 from 10 to 5.  Stop by to say hi and see some exciting new work.  patricialaddcaregagallery.com, patricialaddcaregagallery@ gmail.com or 603 284 7728.  The Gallery  will be opening for the season as of Memorial Day Weekend. 
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John Davidson's Club Sandwich
Ticketing for John Davidson's shows at  Club Sandwich season two is OPEN. We've added Sunday matinees. https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows

​Corner House Restaurant & Bar
Closing temporarily on April 9th. CH will reopen again under new management.

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

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny 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!

The Porch 
The Porch at 7 Main Street is owned and operated by Sarah and Mark Cotrupi . They sell hand-made items, antiques, clothing & home decor. For more information visit www.theporchnh.com or call 402-326-5450. Sarah encourages everyone to think spring! The Porch is now open Saturdays 11-4. 
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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. Should you wish more information or if you have questions, please call/text Diane at 284-7168.

The Friends Meeting House. Photo by Janina Lamb

North Sandwich Friends Meeting
Considering the rise in Covid cases in NH,  North Sandwich Friends Meetinghouse is temporarily closed for in-person Sunday worship.  Persons wishing to use the library or for individual worship are encouraged to contact seeksusanatmyfairpoint.net Susan WileyFurther information, contact Susan Wiley - seeksusan@myfairpoint or Gloria Hoag - 603-323-7487

Community Church of Sandwich
​During the month of May, Miracles will be the topic of sermons. The Community Church of Sandwich offers in-person and on-line worship. You are encouraged to worship in the way you feel is best for you. Online worship will remain an option as worship will be recorded and made available later in the day.  Sunday morning worship is at 10:00 am in the Methodist Meetinghouse. Rev. Deb Hoffman is the pastor, Judy English is the organist. Child care is provided.  

Town Business

Fire Permits for Burning Brush
It's that time of year again and with the bare ground pre-eminent around us a Fire Permit is required for any outdoor burning. With a Fire Permit in hand a property owner, or their agent, may kindle an outdoor fire between 5pm and 9am.  The fire must be completely extinguished by 9am. Legally burnable materials are listed on the Permit and are limited to untreated wood and brush up to 5 inches in diameter. No pressure treated lumber, no painted or stained demensional lumber, no building debris or shingles.

I encourage you to obtain your Permit online line at www.nhfirepermit.com or just Google 'nh fire permit'. An online Permit will cost you $5.50. Please print it out so you have a copy. If, for whatever reason, you can't get an online Permit, they are available at the Town Hall during regular business hours, at the Central Fire Station when someone is there and at Ben Adriance's at 368 Whiteface Road next to the Whiteface Fire Station. For seasonal campfire Permits please contact me at 603-387-7104 or 603-284-6838. 

Even with a Permit, don't burn if it is windy or dry. Use common sense and remember you are responsible for what happens once you light the match. Jim Mykland, Town Forest Fire Warden 

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).

COVID-19 Relief Fund
The Sandwich COVID-19 Relief Fund is still available for Sandwich residents facing financial challenges related to COVID-19: This fund is designed to provide temporary support and will be offered via gift cards or checks/vouchers to vendors and businesses based on the number of individuals in a family and specific needs. Assistance can include, but is not limited to, groceries, heating fuel, electric bills, gas, rent, and other necessary expenses. Any Sandwich resident may contact: *Cathy Graham, Selectmen’s Office (284-7701) tos@cyberpine.net cell: 491-2004 *Pastor Deb Hoffman, Community Church of Sandwich (284-6151) pastordeb@metrocast.net cell: 570-269-2000

A heron visits the Town Pond. Photo by Jude Davis

Sandwich Town Hall. Photo by Janina Lamb

Misc. Items of Interest

Broadband comes to Sandwich!
At  the last meeting of  the NH Electric Co-op Board, management reported that Sandwich’s fiber network will begin to go live in early July. No date yet on when the whole town will be wired. If you haven’t already indicated interest in getting service you should go to nhbroadband.org and sign up. It’s not a firm commitment, it’s an indication of interest. It doesn’t obligate you to anything, but if you do it before May 31, it will make you eligible for a waiver of the $150 hook-up fee.
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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.

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

Sandwich Woman's Club Book and Supply Money 2022
If you are a Sandwich resident and a recent high school graduate working on your first undergraduate degree, you are eligible to receive funds for Books and Supplies from the Sandwich Woman’s Club. To request funds, please write a note to the Sandwich the Woman's Club, PO Box 485, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. In the note introduce yourself, share your goals for the future, and your plan to reach those goals. Don't forget to include your contact information--name, mailing address, email and/or phone number.

Students may request Book and Supply Money each year (no more than 4 years) of their undergraduate career. The Sandwich Woman's Club raises money with a raffle during Old Home Week (Thursday 8/12/21 at 2 pm on the green). 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. Checks are written to the student shortly after Labor Day and do not interfere with other financial aid awards.

Students must write the notes themselves and mail is preferred. If a student is short on time or out of town, they may send an e-mail to the sandwichwomansclub@gmail.com. The May 1 deadline will still apply. Please include Book and Supply in the Subject Line.

2022 Scholarships for Sandwich Students
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 ALLof the following criteria:
 (1)  Resident of Sandwich 
(2)  Graduated from Interlakes High School 
(3)  Enrolling in an accredited undergraduate post-secondary education program
 Graduate and adult students or traditional students who did not graduate from Interlakes High School are not eligible for funding from the Doris L. Benz Trust.  
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 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 2022 application deadline is Friday April 15 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.

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This website, Discover Sandwich, has been in continuous operation since 2015. 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. ​​