Tamworth Town Column: Chocorua Lake Conservancy to present 'Insects for Beginners' July 20

Independence Day celebrations came late this year. The parade was canceled and fireworks were moved to Friday, July 10, owing to inclement weather. We arrived early at the school, and enjoyed the band. Vendors were selling hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks and popcorn. The viewing area soon started to fill up with excited families, many from nearby towns, and we waited for dusk to arrive, watching young children blowing bubbles. The fireworks began at about 9:30 p.m. and, as usual, they were amazing. Thanks to Tamworth Fire and Rescue and Tamworth Police Department for their helpful and reassuring presence. On our return home, the road was lined with cars, their occupants enjoying the fireworks from a distance.

On Sunday afternoon, jazz lovers enjoyed a concert by the river behind The Other Store with conviviality and ice cream from seats on the deck and chairs on the lawn, listening to featured musicians jazz saxophonist Mike Sakash with pianist Mike Beling. Sakash, former director of Mountain Top Music Center, is the current Music Director at Fryeburg. Beling is a jazz pianist, organist and instructor at Bates College. A special thanks to season sponsors: Jerry Knirk, his wife Cam Spence, and Wyatt Berri. Thanks also to The Other Store staff for hosting this enjoyable event.