Category: Family Fun

Treasure Hunt 23/07/27

Dear Donna,

Found something I can’t figure out. Any clues on what this tool could be? Thanks for any input.

Sandy

Dear Sandy,

Thanks for sharing with us. Had fun figuring it out. I love learning something new any time. Thanks for all the photos.

This is an antique wine bottle cork stopper/inserter. What a neat and useful item. Not being a wine drinker, I found it a fun and educational thing to research. I found values to be in the range of $60+ for older ones, less for more modern versions. The history of cork inserters and corkscrews was priceless.

Again, thanks for sharing, Sandy, and we figured it out!

Treasure Hunt 23/07/20

Dear Donna,

I believe my grandfather bought this to use for my mother around the year 1927. As you can see from the attached pictures, it can be used as a tall high chair, short chair, both with or without the tray table. It is also on wheels.

It is definitely made of a hardwood with a cane seat, both of which are in excellent condition.

Does this chair have any value other than sentimental? I am in the process of downsizing and would be interested in selling it if it has any value. Thank you.

Linda

Dear Linda,

I am always amazed when pieces like your high chair make it through time. Imagine using it every day. For feeding, and some even for strolling. Yours looks to be in great shape.

The chair is from the Victorian era, late 1800’s. The seat appears to have been replaced and the chair possibly refinished. It’s in nice clean condition for decorative purposes today.

The values run between $250 and $600 or even higher with the more it can do and detailing. I think in this region the selling price for yours will depend on finding the right collector.

I hope this helps and thank you for sharing with us. Nice piece of Victorian-era history.

Donna

Kiddie Pool 23/07/20

Family fun for the weekend

Game time

• The Nashua Silver Knights, playing in the Future Collegiate Baseball League of New England, have their next home game at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St. in Nashua) on Thursday, July 20, at 7 p.m. vs. the Brockton Rox. Single game tickets cost $10; see nashuasilverknights.com.

Showtime

• The 2023 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series at The Palace (80 Hanover St., Manchester, palacetheatre.org) continues with Rapunzelthrough Friday, July 21, and Peter Pan July 25 through July 28. Children’s Series productions have shows Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday at 10 a.m.Tickets cost $10.

• Head Into the Woodswith RB Productions at the Chubb Theatre (44 S. Main St., Concord, ccanh.com) on Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $18.75 for adults, $15.75 for students and seniors.

• See the Kidz Bop Kidz on their “Never Stop Live Tour”on Sunday, July 23, at 4 p.m. at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, banknhpavilion.com). Tickets start at $29.

• The Smirkus comes to town! Circus Smirkus will bring its traveling show to the High Mowing School (222 Isaac Frye Highway in Wilton) with “A Midsummer Night’s Circus” on Monday, July 24, at 1 and 6 p.m. and Tuesday, July 25, at 1 and 6 p.m. Tickets cost $35 for ages 13 and over and $20 for children ages 2 to 12. See smirkus.org.

• Mr. Aaron will perform at the Manchester City Library (405 Pine St. in Manchester; manchester.lib.nh.us) Thursday, July 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. A familiar performer at family-friendly music events, Mr. Aaron has a packed schedule of appearances at area libraries and other locations. See mraaronmusic.com.

On the big screen

• O’neil Cinemas’ (24 Calef Hwy., Epping, 679-3529, oneilcinemas.com)Summer Kids Series screenings on Monday, July 24, and Wednesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. will be 2021’s Sing 2(PG) featuring the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Taron Egerton and Scarlett Johansson. Tickets cost $3 and the theater has an $8 popcorn-and-drink combo as well.

• The Summer Movie Express Series lineup at Regal Cinemas in Concord (282 Loudon Road in Concord) for Tuesday, July 25, and Wednesday, July 26, is Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank(PG, 2022) and Sing 2. Tickets cost $2. The movies screen at 2 p.m.

Outdoors

• Pumpkin Blossom Farm (393 Pumpkin Hill Road in Warner; pumpkinblossomfarm.com) continues its lavender you-pick daily through July 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (check with the website before you head out to see if weather has changed the schedule). Walk through the lavender fields and on a shaded trail, take photos and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Lavender plants and other lavender items will be available for purchase, according to the website. Lavender bundles cost $20 on weekends and $15 during the week.

• Head to Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (928 White Oaks Road, Laconia) for Forest Trail Games for Kids and Adults on Saturday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. Discover ways to make nature time enjoyable and captivating for the whole family (ages 6+) through immersive games that spark children’s imagination and sense of adventure. The cost is $15 per person. Visit prescottfarm.org.

Kiddie Pool 23/07/13

Family fun for the weekend

Farm fun

• New Hampshire’s 4-H youth will show their animals at the Stratham 4-H Summerfest on Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stratham Hill Park Fairgrounds (270 Portsmouth Ave. in Stratham). Animal shows include dairy, beef, sheep, goats, dogs, rabbits and working steer, according to extension.unh.edu/event/2023/07/stratham-4-h-summerfest. There will also be displays of projects by Strafford and Rockingham county 4-H youth as well as forestry and tractor driving contests and other presentations, the website said.

• Pick your own lavender is slated to continue at the Pumpkin Blossom Farm (393 Pumpkin Hill Road in Warner; pumpkinblossomfarm.com) daily through July 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (check with the website before you head out to see if weather has changed the schedule). Walk through the lavender fields and on a shaded trail, take photos and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Lavender plants and other lavender items will be available for purchase, according to the website. Lavender bundles cost $20 on weekends and $15 during the week.

Theater stuff

• The 2023 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series continues at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St. in Manchester; palacetheatre.og, 668-5588) withBeauty and the Beaston Thursday, July 13, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Friday, July 14, at 10 a.m. The next week, the production is Rapunzel, which runs Tuesday, July 18, through Thursday, July 20, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Friday, July 21, at 10 p.m.

The Palace Youth Theatre camp will present its production of Peter Pan at the Palace on Friday, July 14, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for kids.

• Kid-friendly productions are coming to Capitol Theatre for the Arts (ccanh.com) stages. RB Productions presents Mary Poppins Jr.at the Chubb Theatre (44 S. Main St. in Concord) on Friday, July 14, and Saturday, July 15, at 7 p.m. RB Productions will also bring Into the Woodsto the Chubb Theatre on Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show cost $18.75 for adults, $15.75 for seniors and students.

• The Franklin Footlight Theatre will present Beauty and the Beast at the Franklin Opera House (316 Central St. in Franklin; franklinoperahouse.org) from Friday, July 14, through Sunday, July 16; and from Thursday, July 20, through Saturday, July 22 — showtimes are at 2 p.m. on Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. for the rest of the nights. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $16 for seniors, students and children.

Movie stuff

• It’s a “Pic in the Park” as part of Nashua’s SummerFun with a screening ofE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial(1982) on Friday, July 14, with a screening at dusk at the bandshell at Greeley Park (100 Concord St. in Nashua).

• At O’neil Cinemas at Brickyard Square (24 Calef Hwy., Epping, 679-3529, oneilcinemas.com) the Summer Kids Series screening for Monday, July 17, and Wednesday, July 19, is Croods 2(PG, 2020). The movies start at 10 a.m. and tickets cost $3; get a popcorn and drink combo for $8.

• If you’re at Hampton Beach Monday night, check out Movie Night Mondays next to the playground starting at dusk. On Monday, July 17, the film is Vivo(PG, 2021). See hamptonbeach.org.

• Regal Concord (282 Loudon Road, Concord, regmovies.com) will feature The Bad Guys(PG, 2022) and Playing with Fire(PG, 2019) on Tuesday, July 18, and Wednesday, July 19, at 2 p.m. both days for its Summer Movie Express Series.

Game time!

• The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (milb.com/new-hampshire) will play a series of games against the Altoona Curve at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in downtown Manchester starting Friday, July 14, at 7:05 p.m. On Saturday, July 15, at 7:05 p.m. the Fisher Cats become the Gatos Feroces for a night as part of “Copa de la Diversion” with postgame fireworks from Atlas Fireworks. On Sunday, July 16, the game starts at 1:35 p.m.; kids can run the bases after the game.

• The Nashua Silver Knights have their next home game at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St. in Nashua) on Monday, July 17, at 6 p.m. vs. the Norwich Sea Unicorns. Single game tickets cost $10; see nashuasilverknights.com.

Treasure Hunt 23/07/13

Hello, Donna.

Picked these tickets up at a yard sale last year. Would these be valuable today? I found them interesting.

Debbie in Candia

Dear Debbie,

Pine Island Park is a big part of Manchester’s history. It opened in the early 1900s and closed in the early 1960s. The story is a long and interesting one, worth researching..

I have seen many pieces of memorabilia from the park — souvenirs, trinkets, park benches etc. Even though I was just a child when the park closed, I always enjoyed owning a piece of memorabilia.

I have seen tickets for as much as $10 each. So yes, they have value, I think, to anyone who wants a piece of Manchester’s history and amusement park pieces. Thanks for sharing, Debbie, and putting a smile on my face.

Treasure Hunt 23/07/06

Dear Donna,

Can you tell me anything about these folks? There is a stamp that says ‘Japan’ on the bottom. They are my wife’s and we have never used them. What do you think?

Thank you.

Bob

Dear Bob,

My first reaction is how fun for a barbecue even today!

With no maker or company name on these skewers, we can’t figure that out. I can tell from the style of the “Japan” mark they were imported into the U.S. after 1921.

They do look to be from the period from mid-century to the 1970s. The condition is excellent and clean. I think having the set complete is a plus. I like the assortment of characters as well.

Value should be around $50 to a collector. Depending on how you market them it could be less, to a buyer for resale.

Hope this was helpful, Bob. Thanks for sharing your fun barbecue items.

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