Narragansett Beer display at The Lyceum Sept. 2

Tropical Storem Irene passed through on Sunday causing severe flooding in many parts of New Hampshire. Damage to the immediate Tamworth area was limited to some localized outages caused by falling tree limbs and temporary road closures. Nearby towns including Conway and Bartlett, sustained more severe damage and inconvenience to residents.

Last week, painting classes led by artist and illustrator Phillip Hood provided an opportunity for a group of local artists to translate some of our most beautiful vistas into a wide variety of  paintings. On Wednesday we painted stunning Mount Chocorua views from Fowlers Mill Road. On Thursday, we availed ourselves of the shelter of the gazebo at Remick Farm and had the opportunity to paint some of the vegetables growing in the lush garden. On Friday, we were at the Chocorua Lake Bridge and on Saturday  the Brook Trail in Wonalancet. Later that day, the Tamworth Lyceum hosted a reception for the artists, sponsored by the Yeoman’s Fund. Philip Hood and his wife Susan demonstrated their skill at tango and soon everyone was moving in time to catchy Spanish music. Thanks again to the Yeoman’s fund for making the classes affordable, to Peggy Johnson for arranging them and, of course, to Philip Hood for his excellent instruction.

There will be a bean supper on Saturday, Sept. 3, at Union Hall South Tamworth. There will be two settings at 5 and 5:45 p.m. The cost is $7 and $4 for children under 12. Proceeds benefit the South Tamworth United Methodist Church. Members of the church will host and prepare the meal. There be delicious baked bean, hot dogs and homemade desserts.

The final contradance of the summer will be held this Saturday night, Sept. 3, at the Tamworth town House. Dancing begins at 8 p.m. and continues to 11 p.m. All dances will be taught. Beginners and families are all welcome. The Tamworth Outing Club has been sponsoring square and contradances in Tamworth for many years. Admission is $7 per person and $3 for 15 and under. Proceeds benefit the Tamworth Ski and Babe Ruth Baseball programs. For more information call 323-8023.

Fall events at The Cook Memorial Library include a book discussion on Wednesday, Sept, 21 at 7 p.m. The featured book is “A Golden Age” by Tahmina Anam. The author will read and discuss her work. She is married to Richard Lamb who grew up in Tamworth.

The Friends of The Cook Memorial Library's annual meeting will take place on Sept. 24. The business meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.  At 11 a.m., speaker Chris Clyne, local history librarian at Cook Memorial Library will talk about a recently completed map of Tamworth cemeteries.

“Americans Who Tell the Truth” is an exhibit of portraits by noted contemporary Maine artist Robert Shetterley, and will be on exhibit in September through Oct. 9 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slope and the Cook Memorial Library. The portraits combine images and words of notable activists, humanitarians, politicians, environmentalists, writers and more. The artist will talk about his work at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slope on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m.

During September, The Lyceum on Main Street, will display classic art and advertisements of Narragansett Beer, showcasing vintage posters, antiques, cans and more. Also on display, a brief introduction to beer crafting. There will be an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 2, so you can sample the beer yourself. The Lyceum also offers you a chance to vote for your favorite neighbor. The winner will be announced at the Lyceum’s Narragansett Cookout on Sunday, Sept. 25. The neighbor with the most votes will receive a case of Narragansett Lager and there will be other prizes, so be sure to cast your votes. On the same day, join the Lyceum staff for a barbecue featuring White Gates Farm meats, prepared  with Narragansett beer recipes, starting at 6 p.m. Check out Tamworth Lyceum’s website for informative articles on a variety of eclectic subjects.

Chocorua Community Church presents an ice cream social and Dixieland Jazz concert, featuring the Swift River Jazz band, on Sunday, Sept, 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Runnells Hall on  Route 113  East of Route 16. Tickets cost $10, $5 for children 6-12 and free for children under 5. The event, originally scheduled for Aug. 28, was postponed because of the expected storm.

A reminder to all OASIS volunteers: there will be an orientation meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 11:30 a.m.  at the Chocorua Library. OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program is sponsored in Tamworth and Madison by the Tamworth Caregivers. A child would love to have you tutor him/her  one hour a week. No experience is required. Training and support will be given throughout the year. Call Sue Colten for information at 323-9717.

The annual Victorian tea at the historic Captain Enoch Remick House in Tamworth, is on Saturday, Sept, 10, from 3 to 4 p.m. Reservations are required by today,  Friday, Sept. 2, before noon. The cost is $10 per adult. The Enoch Remick House is close to the Remick Museum in Tamworth village. For more information visit www.remickmuseum.org or call 323-7591.

Preschool story hour returns to the Remick Museum and Farm on Monday, Sept. 12, from 10 to 11 a.m. The session begins with readings from favorite children's books and ends with a craft activity or outside farm time. This is a free program for ages 2-5. All are welcome. If you are bringing a group of five or more call ahead at 323-7591.