Sunapee Happenings

"BEAR" IN MIND

Denizen of the fields and forests

in Fisher's Bay

It’s an awesome moment when we encounter these magnificent critters in the woods, however, NH Fish & Game Warden cautions: Please don’t feed the bears… secure your trash and tuck way the bird feeders until there’s snow on the ground and the Black Bears have settled in for their long winter’s nap.

Photos by Barbara Cooper

OPTIMISM

As strange and challenging as these times are, it is still very much a “Sunapee Summer” and we are beyond grateful for that. Optimist friend recently commented that this summer has almost been like taking a remote vacation with our family and dearest of friends in a favorite place. It has provided us with an opportunity to reflect on how truly fortunate we are to be living in this incredible corner of New Hampshire and taking stock of and tending to what’s truly important in our lives. Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other. We hope that wherever you are, you and yours are safe, well and thriving despite the uncertainty all around us.

CUE THE MUSIC

FLEW-Z-TOO

The universal language of music also soothes the soul and bolsters optimism. Tonight on the Ben Mere Bandstand in Sunapee Harbor, FLEW-Z-TOO entertains from 6:30 ~ 8:30.

High energy, country, honky-tonk band based in Newport, NH

featuring Dale Flewelling on guitar and vocals, Logan Flewelling on

acoustic guitar, Kyle Flewelling on drums and vocals, Eric Stone on

bass, with Jeremy Almstrom & Amanda Merrigan on vocals.

A very special treat, not to be missed! The “BARNIES GALA “SHINE ON” video is available to view until midnight Sunday August 23rd.

Barnies Shine On - An Online Gala Performance

FAMILY FUN

SUNFLOWER HOUSE

Beginning Thursday, August 6th, Billings Farm & Museum’s second annual Sunflower House will be open for visitors to explore and bask in the beauty of this garden. Thousands of sunflowers and over 50 different varieties ranging from 18 inches to 14 feet in height form the rooms and hallways in a maze-like structure. This year’s design is a one-way flow that allows for social distancing and safe enjoyment. In addition to its beauty, the Sunflower House serves as a food source for birds, bees and butterflies.

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LETS GET ARTSY

Theo Jansen is among the most gifted engineers out there, and his otherworldly creations are (almost) living proof!

The Dutch sculptor specializes in building works of art that move on their own. For 30 years, he has transformed plastic tubes and lemonade bottles into what he sees as a new kind of life-form. He calls his skeletal masterpieces Strandbeests, or “beach animals,” because of the way they glide across the sand and draw power from the wind.

“They evolved over many generations, becoming increasingly adept at surviving storms and water from the sea,” his website reads. “In redoing this creation, [Theo] hopes to become wiser in the dealing with the existing nature by encountering problems the real Creator had to face.”

Check out some strange, beautiful Strandbeests in the video below, and don’t forget to share these fascinating “creatures” with your friends.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Movies Under the Stars

“Toy Story” is sold out.

However, you can show up the night of the movie and, if we have pods available, we can assign as per NH’s social distancing guidelines allow.

Show starts at dusk. (approximately 8:00 pm)

Last week's "Jurassic Park" was enjoyed by many from their 'pods'.

Thank you for following the guidelines and making this a fun family event for everyone.

Food Pantries need YOU!

All food pantries in the area are in need of resources to accommodate those disadvantaged by the pandemic. Please help by donating foodstuffs or monetary resources.

Voting is your right and responsibility as a citizen of this country.

State Elections are September 8th and the National Election is November 3rd.

Dates for the ‘virtual’ Presidential conventions are:

Democrat: August 17~24.

Republican: August 24~28.

ABSENTEE BALLOT

School bells will ring in Sunapee on Monday, August 24th. School administrators, teachers and staff have been working diligently to provide a safe learning environment for students eager to return to the classroom with their friends.

HOPE AND OPTIMISM

There is no better illustration of music providing hope and optimism in the most desperate of times, than this video from Beirut following the explosion that devastated the city.