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 .