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Things... they are a-changing in Sunapee Harbor! The MV Mt. Sunapee II is in "dry dock” for some refurbishing prior to summertime launching.
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… and sadly, the much loved 100 year old landmark Silver Maple tree that offered generations of townsfolk and tourists, a meeting place and shelter from sun & rain, has come down. Time & age had taken it’s toll. Arborists advised it be removed in the interest of safety. | |
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Tomorrow, February 15th at Capital Center for the Arts in Concord.
Multi-faceted singer/songwriter A.J. Croce is hitting the road again in celebration of two more of his father Jim Croce’s legendary albums, 1973’s Life and Times and his final release, I Got A Name, in addition to songs from You Don’t Mess Around With Jim. The Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary show features a legendary band (including drummer Gary Mallaber, bassist David Barard, guitar/violin James Pennebaker) and a moving multi-media presentation accompanying Jim’s songs (which on the previous tour included memorable hits, “Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels)”, “Time in a Bottle,” and others). It was fan-demand for more, and the camaraderie that A.J. felt with the audience, the players, and the connection to his father’s timeless music that inspired A.J. to embark on the 50th Anniversary tour for 2023. “The audience reaction has been so great,” says A.J. “The shows we did last year were not only met with a huge response, but I learned so much about what works and what resonates, we knew we had to keep going.” GET TICKETS
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Cannot make the dinner and concert, but would like to support Full Circle Farm Therapeutic Riding Program? ENTER TO WIN a beautiful basket of goodies from Harding Hill Farm.
LEARN MORE & PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS! | | |
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Sunday, February 18th JOSA. Donna Byrne
Donna Byrne is a jazz singer at the top of her game, a true entertainer whose music is fiery or tender by turns. Her powerful voice, energetic persona, and ability to convey a sense of her life experience gives her music a spiritual feel that captivates jazz fans and leading artists alike. GET TICKETS
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FEB 23 Tom Pirozzoli at the Sunapee CoffeeHouse
Tom Pirozzoli is well known, much respected on the New England and on the national music scene. Tom's songs have been recorded by artists as varied as Tonto's Big Idea, Willy Porter, and Pam Prior. His co- writes with Willy Porter have been performed in Carnegie Hall, at Madison Square Garden and The Royal Albert Hall. Original songs recorded by Tom in the 1980's with the Fast Folk Music Magazine (New York) are in the Smithsonian collection. Tom's skills as a performer and singer-songwriter were honored by Musician Magazine as a winner in their "Best Unsigned Band" contest.
"Pirozzoli offers a vision of the exotic places he visits and straight from the heat sentiment through his songs… a low enchanting voice and a prolific knack for writing lyrics." — NH Seacoast
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NOTICE: Upcoming Town Office Closures
Please note the upcoming office closures for the critical maintenance repairs and replacement of the town office furnace:
- Selectboard Office will be closed from Tuesday, February 13 to Friday, February 16.
- Town Clerk/Tax Collector Office will be closed on Wednesday, February 14, and Thursday, February 15.
- All town offices will be closed on Monday, February 19 for President's Day.
- Normal business hours are to resume on Tuesday, February 20.
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The Great Backyard Bird Count is a citizen-science effort coming up Feb. 16-19.
Even 15 minutes of bird watching helps scientists understand what’s going on with bird populations in a changing world. Watching birds lifts your spirits, and who couldn’t use their spirits lifted right about now? Follow Cornell Lab of Orinthology director, Becca Rodomsky-Bish’s podcast to learn Bird Watching protocols.
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Animal Tracking for Families
Thursday, February 29, 2024
10:00 AM 12:00 PM
John Hay Estate at The Fells
This two-day program begins with a classroom session at the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. Open to families and all ages, the first program will introduce the techniques and skills for tracking animals in the winter. The second program, held outside at The Fells, will be a chance to apply these tracking skills on our trails and in our forests and meadows. Please dress for outdoor exploration on Thursday.
Free and open to all. No registration required. Learn More
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CARING (for our watershed) | |
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What’s the Problem with Road Salt?
Most ice melting products contain chloride which is:
- Toxic to aquatic life
- Damaging to plants
- Corrosive to vehicles and bridges
- Harmful to pets
Choose lake-friendly methods to manage ice on your property and reduce your impact at the same time.
CHLORIDE FREE ICE CONTROL PRODUCT INFORMATION
When purchasing ice control products try to read the labels carefully. The products that have the least impact on our water resources do not contain chloride. Pet safe does not mean it is good for the lake. Below are a few chloride-free products recommended by LSPA.
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Current Exhibition
Points of View: Selections of Art from the College’s Permanent Collection
February 8 – March 28, 2024
William H. and Sonja Carlson '56 Davidow Fine Art Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 8, 4-6 p.m.
Colby-Sawyer College
This exhibition is organized by the students of the (ART 115-116) Exhibition Foundations class, taught by Jon Keenan, Kolligian Distinguished Professor and Sonja C. Davidow '56 Endowed Chair of Fine Arts. Exploring wide-ranging themes and perspectives, students research and present works from the college’s art collection, including lithographs, wood-block prints, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography and mixed media for this special exhibition. Learn More
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“A rare opportunity to learn from Mauli McDonald, master of creative design.” | |
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February 19th at 5:30PM Humanities Mondays
Whipple Hall - New London - Free
Presented by Charley Freiberg
"Historic Preservation Photography in New England." Local photographer Charley Freiberg talks about the purpose of Preservation Photography, the techniques required, and some of the places he has had to photographs. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, please RSVP to info@cfanh.org.
LEARN MORE
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K-8th Grade Music Theatre Workshop @ Newport Opera House
Saturday, February 17
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Learn basic singing, dancing, and acting techniques with theatre professionals! This is a great opportunity for first-time theatre students and students who want to brush up on the basics and have fun performing familiar shows and music. Learn More
Location: Newport Opera House
Tuition: $35
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February 15 - 18, 2024
The best of independent global and local cinema.
WRIF is hosted by JAM (Junction Arts & Media) at The Briggs Opera House
5 S. Main Street White River Junction, VT 05001.
Visit uvjam.org for more.
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It's award season! Come see what all the fuss is about! Join us for a screening of Elemental on Feb 28th at 5 pm. This is a Free Event! You don't need to have a library card to join this event! See you at the Library.
Richards Free Library
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Improv for Caregivers
Wednesday, February 21
1pm - 2:30pm
Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be overwhelming, lonely, and extremely difficult. The New London Barn Playhouse and Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice are supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts to offer FREE monthly events that connect caregivers going through similar situations and help them navigate different circumstances. The sessions combine insights from health care professionals with improvised scenarios where actors navigate common caregiving situations onstage. The series aims to help caregivers develop new communication skills, strategies to cope with stress, flexibility in relationships, and an understanding of loved ones’ changing perspectives. Attendees are welcome to participate in discussions and scenarios, or they may remain an observer. Learn More
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A VALENTINE, from a caring, generous community to each resident of the Manor, who lost their homes in the January 18th fire.
In the spirit of Project Sunapee’s mission “Nurturing the Roots of Our Community”, a fund to collect $20,000 has been established and now extended until March 1st, 2024.
*We have reached our donor challenge! We have surpassed our initial goal of $6,000, and received an additional $10,000 to give to the residents!*
THANK YOU for all the support!
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Until next week, be well & enjoy the days, either snug by the hearth or enjoying whatever the weather that comes our way. “Cheers" on this Valentines day! | |
Wednesday’s email “SUNAPEE HAPPENINGS”
highlights a selection of events in our community each week.
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