On Aug. 26 (4:30 p.m.) and Aug. 27 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Gilford Community Church (GCC) will host its annual Summer Fair. Held in conjunction with the Town of Gilford’s Old Home Day on Aug. 27, GCC festivities will include music, chuck wagon, hot dogs, ice-cream, refreshments, and silent auction with proceeds to support the church’s philanthropy. Examples of auction items include overnight get-aways, gift baskets, and gift certificates to area restaurants, businesses, and area attractions. Other activities that take place as part of Gilford Old Home Day on August 27 include a road race that begins at the nearby elementary school, pancake breakfast at GCC, and book sale at the library next door. Fireworks at 9 p.m. followed by a dance at 9:30 p.m. conclude the day’s festivities. GCC will also show a movie outside at about 8:45 p.m. on Aug. 26. To learn more about Gilford Old Home Day, visit gilfordrec.com. Located in Gilford, NH, GCC is an inclusive, open community with a broadly ecumenical spirit that welcomes people from all denominational and cultural backgrounds. To learn more about GCC, or virtually attend services, visit gilfordcommunitychurch.org.
Twiggs Gallery is celebrating Boscawen’s Old Home Week. All events are free and open to the public at 254 King Street in Boscawen. “The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns” will be presented by John Porter on Aug. 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. John will speak about the evolution of barn architecture and the story it tells about New Hampshire agriculture. Enjoy a free concert with The Kaia String Quartet on Aug. 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Fiber art will be the focus of Breanna Marie Sherwood’s artist demonstration on Aug. 27. Drop in anytime from 1 to 3 p.m. to see how Sherwood creates wool felting inspired by experiences in nature. Several of her works are on exhibit at Twiggs Gallery’s WOOL: A Contemporary Fiber art Exhibition. The week-long celebration ends on Aug. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m., with Twiggs Gallery’s annual summer poetry reading, “Poetry & Pie,” featuring the Percheron Poets with special guest poet Grace Mattern. This year’s theme is August Odes & Sunflower Spells. After the reading, there will be a break for pies, then attendees are welcome to read a poem that responds to the theme for the open mic session. Find more information about these events on their website at TwiggsGallery.WordPress.com.
The Wilmot Historical Society is serving supper at the Aug. 20 Wilmot Bandstand Concert. Denise’s famous Mac & Cheese will be accompanied by coleslaw and a beverage. Homemade cookies and watermelon are on the menu for dessert. Entertainment will be provided by a local rhythm and blues group, The Fern Family Band. The history room in the town office at Kearsarge Valley Road is now open every Saturday during the Wilmot Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to noon. If you would like to inquire about your Wilmot genealogy, docents are on hand to help you. A new addition to help you do your research is a form on which to build your family tree and sheets to you fill out with pertinent info on family. They are also providing links to help with research. Wilmot genealogical papers that were compiled many years ago are now available in digitized form. The goal is to upload these file to the Historical Society website. If you have any questions about the history room, please call either Catherine Stearns at (603) 525-8606 or Liz Kirby at (603) 496-4883.