RMC TO HOST SQUARE DANCE

The Randolph Mountain Club is pleased to announce the“ Cabin Fever Reliever” Dance. This event will be held on Saturday night, March 11, from 7-10 p. m. at the Randolph Town Hall on Durand Road in Randolph. Lively music will be provided by Randolph resident, Paul Cormier, and the band Points North. Eric Rolnick of Conway will be doing the calling. There will be contra, square and circle dances, and all dances will be taught. Beginners and experienced, singles and couples, all are encouraged to come. An $ 8 admission at the door will cover expenses and benefit the RMC. Children are welcomed and age 14 and under are free.

The purpose of the Randolph Mountain Club is to“ promote enjoyment of the Randolph, New Hampshire area through hiking, trail development, upkeep of camps and shelters, and sharing the collective knowledge of its members.” The club hosts many activities during the summer, and invites folks to join for this winter event – a wonderful evening of music and dancing. For more information, contact Jenn at 631-0870 or jbarton @ ttlc. net.

HOPE CHURCH GARAGE SALE

The temperature was cold in Lennoxville but people were out heading to the Hope Community Church last Saturday morning to attend their annual Giant Garage Sale. Proceeds went to the Cornerstone Food Bank, which helps provide hearty meals to many in the Lennoxville area and far beyond. The Hope Community Church and Cornerstone certainly work hand in hand to provide for the community year round.

The doors swung open to the sale at 8 a. m., but people were lined up waiting by 7 a. m., awaiting the first crack at the treasure

filled tables. They ranged from the tiniest knick-knack right up to household furniture. The line was long at the pay tables, but it was worth the wait. Everything for sale was paid by donation.

– Corey Bellam

SUGAR CAMP SUPPER

In Sawyerville, at the Sawyerville Catholic Church it has become a spring tradition to hold a Sugar Camp Supper that attracts hundreds from the surrounding communities to a tasty supper consisting of pancakes, ham, eggs, baked beans and so much more to fill up your tummy.

The afternoon all kicked off at 4 p. m. on March 4, with a church service up in the church until close to 5 p. m. Then, all came down to enjoy their supper and have a visit with friends that some maybe only see at this supper. This supper raises money for the church so they can continue holding these events throughout the year. It was another success for the hardworking group of men and women of the Sawyerville Catholic Church.

– Corey Bellam

LUNENBURG PIE CONTEST

The Lunenburg Top of the Common Committee invites bakers of all ages, with residence in any state, to participate in their maple-flavored pie-baking contest. The contest is part of the day-long activities at the Lunenburg 12th Maple Festival to be held on Saturday, March 25. Entries should be brought to the Lunenburg Primary School, 49 Bobbin Mill Road, off route 2 in the center of Lunenburg, the morning of the Festival. Judging will begin at approximately 10:30. The entrant need not be present. A first place prize will be awarded in each of the three pie categories – cream / custard, nut, and fruit – and of those

three winners, a best of show entry will be chosen and awarded a grand prize.

The contest is open to bakers of all ages with residence in any state, but please, only one entry per entrant. Real maple syrup or real maple sugar needs to be one of the ingredients in the pie ' s recipe. The piecrust needs to be homemade.

The entry can be registered the day of the festival between 8-10 a. m. at the pie registration table – please don ' t leave it with a Festival volunteer at another location. Earlier arrivals work best for all involved. The bottom of non-disposable pie plates need to be marked with their owner ' s name and phone number, even if they will be picked up the day of the Festival. The complete recipe used to make the pie is to be submitted at the time of registration, along with the baker ' s name, address and phone number. The baker needs to classify his / her entry into one of the three following categories: cream / custard, nut, or fruit.

The judging will begin at approximately 10:30 a. m. The winner does not need to be present. The pie becomes the property of the Top of the Common Committee, who will sell it whole or in pieces after the contest winners are announced.

The baker will be asked for permission to include their recipe in a future“ Maple Pie Contest Recipes” booklet to benefit the Top of the Common Committee’ s Restoration Projects.

Any questions can be sent to questions @ topofthecommon. org or to Chris at( 802) 892-6654. More details about the 12th Lunenburg Maple Festival can be found at www. topofthecommon. org.

There was a full house of treasure hunters at the Hope Community Church for their giant Garage Sale event last Saturday. Corey Bellam photo.

One of the many discoveries at the Hope Community Church Garage Sale – a $ 65 white rotary treadle sewing machine. Corey Bellam photo.