Yikes! We seem to be in a whirlwind of celestial and weather happenings recently!

NOEWISE, a comet that appears once every 7,000 years, shown brightly over the lake and mountains. It was spectacular! Then Saturday night... Saturn, Jupiter and the moon all aligned, and stargazers around the world were able to capture images of all three at once!  However, yesterday a hurricane with the unpronounceable name of “Isaias”, brought tornado warnings and spawned a “tropical storm” that wrecked havoc in our corner of the world! There must have been some mistake. New Hampshire is far from the “tropics” and we don’t have “tropical storms” that cause white caps on the lake, take out power, uproot trees and obliterated August’s full moon last night.  

With a little bit of luck, the skies will clear and the mostly full moon will rise magically over the mountains tonight.

Ben Mere Green in Sunapee Harbor 

Movies start at dusk

(approximately 7:30 pm) 

(weather permitting)

PRE-MARKED SPACES provided for appropriate social distancing

MASKS required when moving, but not within your designated space

RESERVATIONS appreciated with additional seating available on movie night (as NH guidelines allow)

We are taking the unique opportunity of Camp being closed this summer to open our facility to the local community. Knowing that local families won’t be able to travel, we would like to offer you the chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoors close to home. As we are unable to run our regular summer camp program this year we would like to offer the community this service completely FREE of charge!

There’s no midway or amusement park rides due to the pandemic, however in the spirit of Hospital Days, the tradition carries on.  

Check out the “Parade/Parade” and Virtual Dunk Tank featuring our brave local Police and Fire Chiefs

Tonight at the Ben Mere Bandstand in Sunapee Harbor, the music of The East Bay Jazz Ensemble will entertain. Bring your chairs or blanket and join friends on the green for some great music, starting @ 6:30.

Then on Saturday, local favorites Click & Joanie Horning will perform under the tent on Flanders Stage, 5 ~ 7. Folk & acoustic music performed at the lake’s edge on a summer evening, what could be better?

In the meantime, enjoy the music of pianist, composer, Will Ogmundson.  

August is “NH Eats Local Month”…. a month long celebration of local foods in our state and the hardworking farmers, fishers and food businesses that provide for us all year long.  Fact: if every household in NH spent $5. of their grocery money on locally sourced foods every week throughout the year, it would put over $338 million back into New Hampshire's economy!  Spring Ledge Farm and Sweet Beet Market have a bounty of summer produce available.

Sunapee Historical Society is pleased to announce the “Old Abbott Library” building, which is now the home of the Sunapee Archives, was recently listed on the NH Registry of Historic Buildings & Places. The Abbott is the second building in town to be so recognized, joining The Livery (aka “Old Town Hall”) on the State Historic Registry.

Caring for our community since 1970… we thank Lake Sunapee Region VNA & HOSPICE for their service. For information about their 50th Anniversary activities visit: LakeSunapeeVNA.org

Echo Communications, publisher of The Kearsarge Shopper recently received several 1st place and merit awards for community publishing in the New England region. They were also honored by the 36th Annual NH Business & Arts Commission meeting as the winner of the 2020 small business award for their excellence in connecting the arts and commerce, thereby fueling the creative economy.

 

"Well done and thank you!" to publisher Howard Hoke and staff who have kept the extended Lake Sunapee communities informed, helped local businesses grow and thrive, recognized accomplishments of our citizens and supported and promoted local arts and nonprofit organizations.

Back when the coronavirus lockdowns first began, everyone came up with their own ways of passing the time. Readers will recall the video we shared of two sisters in Italy who found a unique way of playing tennis from the rooftops of two buildings, the ‘net’ was the street below. Tennis champion, Roger Federer also took note… with the help of Barilla Pasta Co. he surprised the girls and challenged them to a match up on the roof.

Recently two Sunapee-ites celebrated their nonagenarian (90th) Birthdays as family and friends gathered 'round.

August 1st was Delores (aka “Dosie") Dowd’s special day. On many a summer day, she can be seen cruising the lake with her son, LSYC Past Commodore John, in his Woodie… aptly named “Dosie” in her honor.

On Saturday, dozens of festively adorned cars led by a Sunapee Police cruiser and fire trucks... sirens blaring, paraded from the Harbor, past Nancy Clark’s home where they were greeted by family and a surprised Birthday ‘girl’ in joyful tears.  As the family gathered for a lakeside dinner, the MV Mt. Kearsarge cruised close to shore and passengers, led by Capt. Kara sang a "Happy Birthday” greeting.

Project Sunapee and scores of friends sadly note the passing of Tony Bergeron. Tony was an integral part of the fabric and soul of Sunapee. He brought a light so great to our town, evidenced by his work and care and love for the community he devoted a lifetime to… even after he’s gone, that light will remain. 

In NH we may all vote by mail/absentee in the 2020 State & National Election. Please check details with your local Town Clerk’s office.

Attention Sunapee Voters

Absentee Ballots are available for the September 8, 2020 Primary. You may request a ballot in person, by mail, e-mail or fax.

MEET PLUTO… the talking Schnauzer speaking out about this ’n that during this crazy time, dispensing advice and observations from the four-legged’s point of view.

May the weather be fair, you all stay healthy and safely masked & distanced to enjoy summertime.

Wednesday’s email “SUNAPEE HAPPENINGS”