Tamworth Town Column Ann McGarity amcgari@yahoo.com [03/03/2006]

By Ann McGarity

Once again, Arctic air has settled over our region, bringing a blanket of fluffy snow last Saturday night, happiness for skiers and snowmobilers! We were also treated to beautiful sunsets with pink cotton candy clouds in turquoise skies.The long-awaited Chocorua Library Renaissance Revelry took place last Saturday at Runnells Hall. Despite severe cold and a snow storm, all the festively decorated tables were occupied. The evening began with a wine and cheese reception, and silent auction. The Cleveland Hill Consort entertained, followed by more refreshments and the live auction. George Cleveland, MC and auctioneer, kept everyone in good spirits, with his usual humor. The evening concluded with the Mountain Top Community chamber ensemble. I was struck by the outpouring of generosity that made this event possible. Many local restaurants donated a wonderful selection of appetizers and desserts. They included The Brass Heart Inn, G111 Deli, Chequers, The Whittier House, Riverbend Inn, Lazy Dog Inn, Songbird, The Tamworth Inn, Jakes Seafood, The Corner House, Rosies Restaurant and Highland House. In addition, approximately 58 businesses and individuals donated items, including goods and services for the auctions. Thanks to everyone, including all the musicians who participated in any way to make this event such a success.Another culinary event this week was the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at St Andrews Church. As always, the pancakes and sausages were delicious, thanks to the hard-working kitchen crew. The Reverend Heidi added a Mardi Gras touch with a colorful outfit and plenty of beads. Thank you everyone who made this event possible.The March 1 edition of the Tamworth Civic News has arrived, full of timely articles and information pertaining to the imminent political season. It contains thumbnail portraits of all the candidates, and the dates of all meetings and elections. The ones to remember are Voting Day at the town house from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Town Meeting, Saturday, March 18, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Brett School. On Monday, March 6, in the Brett School cafeteria, there will be a second candidates night, another chance for Tamworth voters to meet their neighbors who have chosen to run for public.Support the American Cancer Society by purchasing fresh daffodils from the Brett School at $7 a bunch, to be delivered the week of March 20. Place your order with the school office at 323-7576. March has plenty of events to keep us all busy, in addition to all the political meetings. On Saturday, March 4, Peg Loughran is presenting a sourdough baking class from 7:30 a.m. at The Community School. Call 323-7000 for more information.Drylongso (Bill Morrissey, Tom Dean and Jennifer Kimball) has a folk concert coming up soon on Thursday, March 9, at The Whittier House. Tickets are available at The Other Store in Tamworth Village. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.On Saturday, March 11, the Arts Council of Tamworth presents Chanterelle, with French American songs, fiddle music and stories, at 7:30 p.m. at The Barnstormers. Call 323-6104.Wednesday, March 15, there will be a slide show and discussion at the Cook Library, entitled Glacier Life: A Womans Journey in Alaska, presented by climber Joan lee-Elkin, at 7 p.m. at the Cook Library.The recreation department is sponsoring a trip to the Boston Flower Show on March 16. The bus will leave St. Andrews' parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and will leave the show at 3 p.m. On the return, we will stop at Newicks seafood restaurant for a great meal (Dutch treat). Transportation and show admission costs $25.On Saturday, March 18, bring your sweet tooth to the Remick Museum to learn about maple sugaring from 1 to 4 p.m.If you have items suitable for this column, please call me at 323 7065, or email me at amcgari@yahoo.com.