Great Bay Discovery Center Presents Special Collections Exhibit

GREENLAND—
The newest feature at the Great Bay Discovery Center, the Special Collections Exhibit, is having a grand opening on Saturday, June 25, from 10:00 to 1:00. The public is invited for refreshments, tours and an informal ribbon cutting to mark the opening of this unique exhibit.
The Special Collections Exhibit is located in the lower level of the Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center. The focus of the exhibit is the history of hunting and fishing in the Great Bay Estuary. Many of the articles in the collection were donated by local people whose families have lived in the area and carried on the pastimes of hunting and fishing. Some of the items were the property of Richard Schanda, who for many years wrote a column about the outdoors for the local papers under the pen name of Joe Dixx.
Many of the hunting artifacts on display demonstrate the techniques of duck hunting and the equipment used. Two antique sneak boats, both of which were used extensively on Great Bay, are part of the exhibit. There are many different donated decoys, from early, carved ones to modern ones on display. Also shown are a classic “bob house” or “fish shanty” along with a sled used to transport the fishing equipment and “bob house” onto the ice. Shellfishing was once a major activity on the bay and there are many items in the collection that reflect this. Old photographs, fishing and hunting licenses, advertisements and other ephemera are also incorporated into the exhibits.
The Great Bay Discovery Center and Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center are located at 89 Depot Road just off Route 33 on the Greenland/Stratham town line. The Center is the educational facility for the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and is funded by NOAA and administered by NH Fish and Game Department. Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 for TDD access. Please call the Center at 603-778-0015 for more information about this event and other programs or check our web site www.greatbay.org.
Photo caption: The Special Collections Exhibit at the Great Bay Discovery Center focuses on the history of hunting and fishing in the Great Bay Estuary. (MetroCreative photo)

Wentworth Greenhouse Farmer’s Market Opens

ROLLINSFORD—
June 18th will mark the beginning of a fourth season of Summer Farmers’ Markets, held at the Wentworth Greenhouse’s parking lot at 141 Rollins Road, Rollinsford.
This year also marks the second year of Saturday Markets which will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every week thru October 29th, and showcase over 26 local farmers, growers, and local food producers.
Each Market will consist of approximately 20 vendors, and will feature (in part): locally grown organic vegetables, free range beef, turkey, chicken, pork, lamb, chicken and quail eggs, honey, leeks, peas, beets, carrots, broccoli, parsnips, heirloom dried beans, tomatoes, fresh herbs, plums, blueberries, peaches, apples, aged and mold aged goat cheese, home made Greek Style Yogurt, artisanal crackers, fresh cut flowers, home made granola, jams, jellies, sauces, fresh baked breads, fruit pies, specialty cakes, tea breads, scones, cinnamon rolls, locally sourced soups and chili, juried select crafts, and a complete roster of live music.
For a complete listing of Market products, and a full listing of scheduled summer music, visit the Markets on Face Book, or go to www.wentworthgreenhouses.com.
Photo caption: Shoppers at last year’s market. (www.wentworthgreenhouses.com photo)

The Wizard of Oz to be Presented at Prescott Park Arts Festival

PORTSMOUTH—
The greatest family musical of all time comes to Prescott Park as part of the Seacoast’s most-loved summer traditions beginning Friday, June 24 and running each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through August 21.
Join Dorothy, Toto, Lion, Scarecrow, Tin Man and other members of the cast for a special kids event featuring a variety of crafts, fun, brunch and select performances from the musical on Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. for an Over The Rainbow Picnic: A Day with Dorothy and Friends. Come dressed as your favorite Wizard of Oz character, or simply as you are and enjoy meeting the cast and lots of fun activities. The afternoon will include: Lunch worthy of Dorothy and her friends; plenty of chances to meet the Wizard of Oz cast and songs performed by the cast (with flying!). Each guest will receive a ticket for a future performance of Wizard of Oz in Prescott Park, which is recommended for ages 3 to 10 and families always welcome. Tickets are limited and past events have sold out. Reserve Early.
This magical production, based on the Royal Shakespeare Company’s celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, is presented in partnership with the Seacoast Repertory Theatre and will prove to sweep audiences away, from the moment the tornado twists its way into Kansas.
Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow are transported Over the Rainbow to adventures in Munchkin Land, the Haunted Forest, and the Emerald City.
Featuring the classic songs Over the Rainbow, Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, and If I Only Had A Brain. Along with the beloved characters, The Wizard of Oz will have the entire family captivated as they travel down the yellow brick road for an unforgettable evening in the Park. For a complete schedule of show times, visit www.prescottpark.org.
Volunteers Needed
A troop of volunteers for this kid event is needed as kids from all over will take to the park to meet the cast of this year’s production, The Wizard of Oz. Families look forward to this day every year, but we can’t pull it off without the help of our dedicated volunteers! 20+ Volunteers are needed to man the many fun stations the kids will visit. These will include face painting, photos with Dorothy and Toto, a Flying Monkey Toss (Kids launch stuffed flying monkeys through the mouth of a big Wizard head!), coloring ruby slippers and rainbows, and making tissue-paper poppies. We need 2-3 volunteers per station as well as a few to walk around as floaters and make sure everything is going smoothly, dessert servers, and merchandise booth operators.
To volunteer, please contact Liz Plourde, Festival Coordinator, 603-436-2848 or email: info@prescottpark.org.