EATON column by Nancy
E. Williams 1/15/19 447-5635
If you want to attend
the first Musical Dinner of 2019 at the Inn at Crystal Lake in
Eaton, you better call right away at 447- 2120. Join Tim Ostendorf
(innkeeper, bartender and classically trained singer), mezzo-soprano
Vanessa Schukis and pianist Scott Nicholas as they perform a
tribute to the great Marlene Dietrich. The performance entitled
“Wie Einst Lili Marlene” will be on this Thursday night,
January 17. The four-course dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., followed
by a music extravaganza to delight your senses.
Just a reminder that
the Snowvillage Inn and Max’s Restaurant and Pub will be
open Wednesday, through Saturday for the winter. The bar opens
at 4:30 and dinner is from 5 to 8:30 p.m.. Wednesday is now the
new Locals’ Night through the winter, with Oyster Orgy with
two bucks a shuck and a chowder special on Thursday, and Friday
is “Friday at 5” when drinks will be $5 and there will
be $5 appetizers available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Go relax in front
of the beautiful fireplace and enjoy drinks with a gorgeous view.
The Snowvillage Inn
and Max’s Restaurant and Pub in Eaton are pleased to welcome
the art of Mary Bastoni with an opening reception for the artist
on Wednesday, January 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. This event is free
and open to the public. An artisan cheese and cracker plate will
be provided by the artist and beverages will be available for
purchase. Bastoni’s art will be at the Inn during the months
of January and February. “We’re delighted to have Mary’s
work here at the Inn. She is well-known in the Valley, not only
for her beautiful art work, but also her musical expertise and
contributions” said Jen Kovach, Innkeeper/Owner.
You can keep your New
Year’s resolution to eat healthier and have your chocolate,
too. Did you know that scientific research shows that raw cacao
can help keep your heart healthy, boost your mood and brain function,
and can possibly help with weight loss? Local chocolatier and
plant-based wellness consultant Beth Nagle Griffin creates chocolates
using organic raw cacao, local organic maple syrup as well as
other wholesome organic ingredients so you can reach your wellness
goals without giving up chocolate.
Keeping healthy chocolate
on hand is easy when you join Beth’s popular Chocolate Club.
Each month, The Chocolate Club satisfies your sweet tooth with
sustainably sourced-ingredients that are handcrafted into creations
like Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Peppermint Crunch
Bars, Cacao Superfood Bark and more. Every month’s mouth-watering,
nutrient-dense cacao selection offers something for everyone
because all of The Chocolate Club chocolates are gluten-free,
dairy-free, 100% plant-based and contain no cane sugar. You can
find out more about The Chocolate Club and place your order at
https://livingtheplantbasedlife.weebly.com/the-chocolate-club.html
or contact Beth at livingtheplantbasedlife@gmail.com Special
orders are welcome and don’t forget that Valentine’s
Day is just around the corner. Beth is happy to create a beautiful
gift basket filled with chocolate-covered love for your special
Valentine. Please be sure to place Valentine’s Day orders
by February 7th.
OLLI publicity: Class
registration begins online on Friday, February 1st and the first
Conway OLLI class starts on Friday, February 22nd. Catalogs will
be available in mid-January. Look for the ad in the Conway Daily
Sun on Thursday, January 24th. Let’s keep on learning new
skills or new facts.
I know it has been really
cold, but why not enjoy a winter sport? You could go skiing,
cross-country skiing, ice-skating, ice-fishing, snowmobiling,
or even sledding down the hills in town. How about taking in
the Annual Tamworth Sled Dog Race which will be held on Saturday
and Sunday, January 26 and 27th, snow conditions permitting?
This race will run on the scenic expanse of Chocorua Lake and
its surrounding trails. A series of races will be held each day
from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Access to the start/finish area is from
Rte. 16 adjacent to the lake. Parking will be off the northbound
lane. Teams come from New York, Canada and all over New England
to compete. This event is sponsored by the Tamworth Outing Club
in cooperation with the New England Sled Dog Club. Admission
is free for spectators. Yes, how about trying something new?The
next Eaton column will be Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Yippee,
GO PATRIOTS!!!
