ISSUE NO. 288 / February 9, 2022
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Oh what an odd winter this has been... and it’s only February. We’ve experienced a couple of ripper weather events marked by snow, ice and wicked wind... accompanied by stern warnings NOT to be out and about on the icy roads, subject to dangerous whiteouts. Then, suddenly, the sun shines brightly... turning even the tiniest tree branch, festooned with icicles, into sparkling diamonds... |
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... a bit further down Lake Ave and one more of a doe on a stroll. |
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Celebrating all things winter: |
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The 106th Newport Winter Carnival kicks off February 10th!
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Community-wide Scavenger Hunt during Winter Carnival
Saturday & Sunday from 7am to 7pm.
Grand prize is $100 cash!
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Open Mic Night
at the Sunapee Community Coffee-House
on February 11, 2022
Our shows start at 7:00pm. Come listen and enjoy! Please visit our website for Covid-19 guidelines
Join us for the ever popular and sometimes surprising Open Mic night at the Sunapee Community Coffee-House. Stop by to listen or join in. Sign up on site for your 15 minutes or three songs.
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Greg Abate - JOSA JAZZ
Greg gives credit to two key turning points in his career - playing lead alto saxophone with the Ray Charles Orchestra in the mid 70's, and a collaboration with the great Phil Woods as my guest on 2 recordings.
Read more
www.josajazz.com
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Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” |
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Sing with Carnegie Hall
Imagination and learning take flight in this at-home sing-along series for families and caretakers with children ages 3-6. Hosted by singer-songwriter Emily Eagen and featuring guest artists from around the world, each mini-episode inspires kids ...
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www.carnegiehall.org
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REMINDER!
Coffee with the Chief
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Mark your calendar! The next Coffee with the Chief is on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Safety Services Building. There is always a lot to talk about so bring your comments and questions and join us for coffee. |
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Be My Valentine Bake Sale |
Order by February 5th
Best ever cupcakes, cheesecakes, or tartlets at:
or call 603-843-7022
Pick up time & In person shopping is Feb 12th from 9 am - Noon
(masks and social distancing)
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Wednesday, February 16th via Zoom
Floating the Noatak
with speaker Tod Lloyd
Tod Lloyd will join us via Zoom to present his travel vlog and to discuss his exciting adventure floating down the Noatak River.
The Noatak is one of the longest Wild Rivers in Alaska, located entirely above the Arctic Circle.
Each presentation runs from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a brief Q&A. Lunch & Learn ends promptly at 1:15 p.m.
Admission is free and open to all!
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Saturday, February 12: Comedy in Claremont.
Stand-up Comedy returns to the Claremont Opera House! HEADLINERS Ken Rogerson - Comedy Central | Check out Ken on Youtube! and Dave Detterman (a comedy legend). Featuring Tim Mckeever & Matt Barry
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Order your tickets now for Northern Stage production of “Heisenberg” |
A 71-year old Irish butcher sits on a bench in St. Pancras Station. A 42-year old woman from New Jersey impulsively plants a kiss on his neck. What starts with an electric encounter between two strangers, grows, over six scenes, into a complex and life-changing relationship. Simon Stephens’ HEISENBERG lays bare the beauty in the natural unpredictability of human connection. The quietly powerful Heisenberg will bring us back into the much-missed Byrne Theater, for the first indoor main stage production since March 2020.
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Stick with love, and other Valentine suggestions
Valentine's Day is on the horizon. Never been one to say no to chocolate and flowers, but sometimes a change is nice. Start with AVA Gallery's current small-in-scale but mighty-in-sentiment exhibition, Stick With Love. Of all of the quotes by the ...
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artful.substack.com
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Rebecca Rule
"That Reminds Me of a Story"
Join us for our new series on the third Tuesday of the month through October at the New London Inn. Each of our guilds has worked to provide a unique tapestry of events from which to choose, all presented in a relaxed setting!
A special Tapestry Menu and beverages will be available for purchase.
Zoom Link.
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Photo L to R: Katarina Nowicki, Carly Solomon, Author and Contest Judge Megan Baxter, Bret Salvitti, Lilah Bartholomew, Marley Bell |
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The Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual Teen Writers Project Competition. This competition was open to local students between the ages of 12-18 in the categories of non-fiction, fiction and poetry.
The winners in the fiction category are:
- Marley Bell, senior at Sunapee HS - The More You Win, The More You Lose
- Bret Salvitti, senior at Sunapee HS - The Sanstowe Project
- McHale Cahill, senior at Sunapee HS - Where the Track Split
All of the winners above are students at Sunapee High School, and thank Thomas Coverdale for his guidance.
Runner Up: Luna Landers, New London, freshman at KRHS – My Biggest Lie (with thanks to Jeff Maguire, KRMS Writing Club)
The winner in the non-fiction category is:
- Katarina Nowicki, Wilmot, senior at KRHS – If Batman Can Do It Then So Can I (with thanks to Lisa Cicoria)
The winners in poetry are:
- Lilah Bartholomew, Warner, freshman at KRHS – A Rant (with thanks to Jeff Maguire)
- Carly Solomon, Wilmot, sophomore at Proctor Academy – A Lie
- Maddox Cahill, senior at Sunapee High School – Narrow Eyes Constrict the Heart (with thanks to Thomas Coverdale)
The entries were judged by local author and award-winning writer, Megan Baxter, who teaches creative writing at Colby Sawyer College. Here are Megan’s comments about this year’s entries: “This year’s winners reflect a deep sense of experimentation and creativity with the written word. From fast-paced genre stories to inspiring creative nonfiction and beautifully introspective poems, the work here is truly extraordinary. Overall, I think the submissions offered a window into the life of young people living and creating during these challenging times, supported by a powerful network of family, friends, and educators. I am proud to report that we received more submissions this year which deepened the playing field. Ultimately, the winning pieces demonstrated creativity, an original voice, and an understanding of the craft of writing. I want to congratulate everyone who submitted work to the Second Annual Teen Writing Competition because every entry was a joy to read. I hope that all the writers will continue reading, writing, and learning, and look forward to seeing their work grow with time.” Every teen who submitted their work is eligible to attend a Zoom writing workshop, led by Megan Baxter, on 3 consecutive Saturdays in February. The winning authors and their submissions will be posted on the CFA website. Please check them out and discover the talent that abounds in our youth community.
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St. Valentines Day is well on the way and in today’s world, we could all use a little love. |
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Loons lovingly adopt orphaned duckling. |
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Rather than chocolates or flowers... our Valentine's gift to you is a beautiful love song by Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli in concert at Wembley Stadium. |
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Thank you for reading “Happenings”.
Stay warm and safe while enjoying fun in the snow... on the slopes, snowshoeing in the silent forests or celebrating at Winter Carnival!
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Wednesday’s email “SUNAPEE HAPPENINGS”
highlights a selection of events in our community each week.
For complete details on everything happening around the
Lake Sunapee area, check out the
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