On Wednesday, the Mug Club members took a trip down Memory Lane with a fabulous 50s party, with milkshakes prepared by Erica Boynton in an old-fashioned drugstore blender, served in authentic glasses, with lots of candy and candy. We danced to popular music of the time and everyone had a great time with lots of laughs and fun. The Mug Club supports the American Legion turkey campaign. Stop by the Mug Club at the Chocorua Community Church on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Good news! You can enjoy Halloween without leaving town! Tamworth Outing Club and Tamworth Recreation are hosting “Halloween in the Village†on Sunday, October 31, starting at 1:30 pm, with a pumpkin carving on the history center lawn. Bring your own pumpkins for carving or help carve pumpkins. The hearth and music will be provided by White Mountain Ceili Band. All of the pumpkins will be carved, lit and placed along Main Street in the village of Tamworth, ready for a ride or a 5 p.m. treat for the children and families of Tamworth.
The organizers need pumpkins, candy and volunteers. Contact Amy Berrier if you have pumpkins to donate. Call or text (603) 651-5800. Drop bags of candy in the cooler on the porch at 28 Main Street or call or text Robbie Farnum at (603) 986-3923 if you would like to donate cash toward the purchase of candy. Call or text Robbie to sign up to help out at a treat station or to help in other ways to keep the party going smoothly.
The program, Sunday October 31:
• 1:30 p.m. Pumpkin carving and music by the White Mountain Ceili Band on the lawn of the History Center
• 5 pm to 7 pm Trick-or-treat along Main Street.
• 6 pm to 8 pm “Scary Barn†behind 28 Main Street.
On Sunday, October 31, from noon to 2 p.m., the community school offers a festive community lunch with a lot of fun.
“If you have a costume you want to show off, wear it when you come for lunch and take part in the costume parade and win an award,†said Lianne Prentice, principal of The Community School.
There will be a Harvest Lunch with music provided by Andi Prill, Judy Billera and Heidi Fayle. Fayle will follow her singing with some seasonal stories for all ages. There will also be games and crafts hosted by Alex Bradford and some of the summer camp counselors.
Lunch will include venison stew, harvest mac and cheese, fresh rolls, coleslaw with garlic vinaigrette and a slice of pie. Gluten free options will be available. The whole meal is offered by donation.
On Wednesday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m., join the Cook Memorial Library and the Chocorua Lake Conservancy for a screening of the films “Dawnland” and “Dear Georgina”, followed by a question and answer session with film participants and co-workers. – directors. .
For decades, child welfare services have removed Native American children from their homes to “keep them from being Indians.” In Maine, the first official US Truth and Reconciliation Commission begins a landmark investigation. “Dawnland†goes behind the scenes as this historic body grapples with difficult truths, redefines reconciliation, and charts a new course for state and tribal relations.
“Dawnland†aired on Independent Lens on PBS in November 2018, reaching over 2 million viewers. The film won a National Emmy Award for Outstanding Research in 2019 and was on the American Library Association’s 2020 Notable Adult Videos list, a list of 15 outstanding films released on video in the past two years. Register on eventbrite.com/e/161250212727. The registration form requests an optional donation. It is not compulsory to register.
This program is part of “Wabanaki History, Ecology & Experiences,†a series of programs exploring Indigenous history and experiences in what is now called northern New England, a collaboration between the Cook Memorial Library at Tamworth and the Chocorua Lake Conservancy, made possible by a generous grant from the Tamworth Foundation. There will be a “Dawnland†Voices Reading Group on Wednesday, November 3 at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit tamworthlibrary.org Where chocorualake.org.
The Tamworth History Center’s annual meeting, which included a traditional potluck lunch, with a selection of entrees, salads and baked goods, took place on Saturday, October 16 and brought together members of the board of directors and community members.
Betsy Loughran introduced the meeting, welcomed everyone and thanked the Board, especially outgoing President Michelle Longley whose meticulous research greatly contributed to the “Women of Tamworth†exhibition currently on display. in the village. Treasurer Elaine Rowe reviewed the elements of the Treasurer’s report, which was adopted unanimously.
Kate Thompson, longtime owner and operator of The Other Store and newly-elected co-chair of the Tamworth History Center, spoke about the history of the various stores in Tamworth Village and how she went about renovating and re-creating The Other Store with a talented team. Thank you to everyone who works to make the Tamworth History Center a vibrant part of our community.
ArtWorks Gallery and the Chocorua Creative Arts Center will host the second annual charity auction through a kickoff on Friday, November 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., where patrons and supporters can bid on the art, crafts, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, glass, jewelry and photographs from our talented artists as well as goods and services offered by our business partners.
Funds raised from the month-long auction will be distributed between Tamworth community nurses and the MWV Supports Recovery Coalition, our social service goal this donation season. Please join us in person at The Gallery, 132 White Mountain Highway / Route 16 in Chocorua Village otherwise open Friday through Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or view items at chocoruaartworks.com and call your offers until December 12 at (603) 323-8041. You don’t have to be there to win. It’s a great way to shop for the holidays while supporting these worthy nonprofits and really getting into the spirit of the season. We enrich the community every time we invest in it. We invite you to be part of this sharing event.
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
