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and gave a demonstration of his skills. Nearby was local Conser- vation Officer Josiah Towne, who also greeted the public and posed with folks at a fun photo booth from N.H. Fish and Game that he brought to the event.
In the center of the field, there was a play area for children with several games available, while be- side the pavilion, there was lots of food, beverages, cotton candy, and other treats for sale.
Another informational booth drawing interest was presented by the Bristol Historical Society, where tables were lined with photo collections, books, and other information on Bristol’s storied past. In front of their booth, people also gathered for a look at a circa 1900 wooden Traverse Sled donated to them by the Woodward family. His- torical Society member Hilda Bruno had also created an amaz- ing bearded mannequin dressed in jeans, suspenders, and a plaid wool shirt, who appeared to be hanging on for dear life at the front of the sled. With its Mod- el-T steering and long wooden slats, the sled certainly provided “adventurous” rides back in the day, they said.
The TTCC’s volunteers were on hand to sell tickets for the evening’s lobster/chicken dinner and chances to win an American Girl Doll, complete with a full array of clothing and accessories made by Barbara Greenwood.
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Proceeds from that raffle bene- fitted summer camp scholarships at TTCC.
One other doll of interest at their booth was a 1990s “mystery doll” on display, and a prize was handed out to one lucky person who could guess which famous person the doll depicted. At the end of the day, it was revealed that the doll was the re-creation of a young Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, which was given to TTCC several years ago.
A local band, “Creakin Jones,” volunteered their talents to entertain everyone throughout the afternoon, and then at 5 p.m. “Solitary Man” Carroll Brown kept the music going while crowds dined on the lobster and chicken dinners as they finished off a great day of family, friends, and fun.
Pease Public Library Summer Reading Wrap Up!
PLYMOUTH — Things were approaching pre-COVID normal for summer 2022’s Sum- mer Reading and Learning Pro- gram at Pease Public Library!
This year 96 children and teens signed up for the summer reading program: 19 from birth to entering kindergarten, 54 in our children’s division, and a 23 in our teen division. 74% of teens and 48% children reached their goals and handed in their reading logs or BINGO cards; I want to thank all participants (and the adults who supported them), whether or not they reached their goal.
We also had 12 programs with a total attendance of 98 people; not to mention twice weekly
storytime, our weekly math and chess clubs, three visits from our Jack (our canine Book Buddy), two TAC(oS) meetings, and hundreds of grab-and-go crafts taken!
Summer reading couldn’t be nearly the success it is without our fantastic community mem- bers and local businesses.
We’d like to thank Paradise Falls Mini Golf, Peek-A-Bowl, Smitty’s Cinema, Lost River Gorge, the NH Fisher Cats, Sto- ryland, Pirate’s Cove Mini Golf, M’n’M Scoops, Innisfree Book- shop, Shana Zarnowski, and the New Hampshire State Library for their generous donation of prizes and registration bag ma- terials.
We’d also like to thank our financial sponsors, the Young Ladies Library Association and Meredith Village Savings Bank.
We also express our thanks to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, the UNH Marine Do- cents, Living Shores Aquarium, Plymouth Soap Works, and the Common Man; without these businesses and institutions our events would not have been pos- sible.
Library hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Thursdays and Fridays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Justice of the Peace
JP services may include consultation for wedding planning, sample ceremonies with options for poems, prayers, unity candle, and exchange of rings or gifts.
Offering packages at:
Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat Center
(www.coppertoppe.com) and nearby lakeside locations. Packages may include ceremony, photographer, DJ, and reception. Off-site weddings are priced by time and distance.
Contact Sheila at:
603-744-3636 or sheila@coppertoppe.com
Wedding
To-Do List
The gown The flowers The music The rings The place The time The Officiant