ISSUE NO. 367 / August 23, 2023

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

It’s been such a crazy summer, bouncing back and forth between the unexpected, many cancellations & postponements, buckets of rain, and gray days... and yet punctuated by some beauties of blue sky and summer sun. We are grateful for those scattered, rare & wonderful summer days of sunshine!  May they continue into September.

Fingers crossed, the weatherman delivers a perfect August evening as Project Sunapee presents the fun family movie “How to Train Your Dragon”, under the stars tomorrow night in Sunapee Harbor!

(or digging into the permafrost)

There’s still time to explore the Artic before Sept 4th, via this special exhibit at the Montshire Museum.

Join the adventure and experience the Arctic! Discover what lies beneath in Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost. Learn about the changing climate through hands-on engineering and environmental challenges (hard hats optional!), interactive games and experiments, and real, touchable Ice Age fossils.

Build a village that can withstand melting permafrost, visit the replica permafrost tunnel, and try brand-new Arctic activities at the Science Discovery Lab!

The final show of the summer opens tonight at the Barn Playhouse!  “Lady Day at the Emerson Bar & Grill”.

Step back in time with Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, a musical tribute to the legendary Billie Holiday. This powerful and intimate performance takes you inside the soul of one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. With haunting melodies, heart-wrenching lyrics, and electrifying vocals, Lady Day will captivate and inspire you. Don't miss this chance to experience the life and music of Billie Holiday!

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Tonight. 6:30 - 8:30: The “FROGZ” (FABULOUS ROCKING OLD GUYZ) will be on the Ben Mere Bandstand in Sunapee Harbor.

To view the full Ben Mere Schedule for 2023, CLICK HERE.

Tomorrow in Newbury Harbor: “Bacchaus” (Blues based on Rock & Roll) is the Finale to the Summer of 2023 Concerts.

Then on Friday @ 7:30, The Livery is the place to be for the Americana Roots Band, “Squeezebox Stompers” performing Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Folk tunes. Their lively, upbeat music will have the audience up & dancing!

Next week: Pete Mulvey will close the Summer Music Concert series at The Livery: Purchase Tickets 

Hint: Reserve now for a special Livery event: September 14th DINNER by Fenton’s guest chef Mary McDonald & CONCERT by New Hampshire born & bred, & now Nashville’s upcoming singer/songwriter, Sam Robbins! RESERVATIONS: Click Here

Now is the time for all good bakers to get out their favorite Apple Pie recipe and compete for the Blue Ribbon Best Pie at Newport’s Annual Apple Pie Crafts Fair on Saturday! Learn More

Saturday & Sunday: It’s Muster Field Farm Museum’s FARM DAYS Celebration!

August 26 & 27, 2023



The museum's largest event of the year, a two-day celebration of all things agricultural, historical, and farm-related. This event features special exhibits and demonstrations throughout the farm’s fields and in its historic buildings. Children will be well entertained - ice cream making, stilt walking, hay rides, kiddie tractor pull, animals on display. Cars and tractors are on parade at 3 p.m. each day.

Farm Days hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free for members, and for all children 6 and under; $5 for non-members.

Muster Field's famous Roast Beef Supper is on Saturday from 5-7 p.m. Tickets for the supper are required: $20 for adults and $10 for children, available by reservation (603-938-5195 or 603-568-0157) or at the Farm Days information booth. Breakfast is available on Sunday from 6:30-8:30 am, for $5/plate: pancakes, sausage, juice & coffee.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to large attendance, we are unable to conduct Homestead tours during this event. Learn More

Sunday: Teddy Roosevelt visits The Fells. 

Dinner with Theodore Roosevelt

The John Hay Estate is pleased to announce the return of Theodore Roosevelt to The Fells on August 27.  The President will address the gathered company before a special roast turkey dinner is served.  He will speak to his friendship and reliance on John Hay along with their shared passion for the outdoors, U.S. foreign policy and increased relations with Panama in preparedness for a new canal, as well as his vision on conservation of our natural resources and the challenges facing the country and the world. Dinner will be provided by Hart’s Turkey Farm.

Meets in the Pavilion.  Fee: $75. Advanced registration required.

To Register Click HERE

Monday, August 28th is the first day of the Sunapee 2023-2024 School year.

Sunapee Central Elementary School:

Back To School Night August 23rd from 5-7pm

Sunapee Parent Teacher Organization: CLICK HERE

Sunapee Middle High School:

Returning students grades 7-12: August 23rd 7:30am - 10:00am, 5:00 - 8:00

Grades 6, 9 and

New students: August 24th 5:00 - 8:00 (please consider open house events held on this same evening)

The need for blood donations is critical!



Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, August 30th, 12:00pm – 4:30pm

Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church

9 Lower Main St., Sunapee

To make an appointment go to: http://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive, type in METHODIST, and scroll down to August 30.

For questions call or text Susan Maurer at 603-843-7022.

Have you seen the Abbott’s Family Tie-Dye event?  T-shirts available in sizes to fit everyone.

The Sunapee Food Pantry extends a “Thank you” to those who have contributed to help supply families in need with some extra help.

Current needs are:

• Canned vegetables
• Meat
• Fruit
• Juice
• Bread & muffin mix.
• Individually wrapped toilet paper
• Fragrance free laundry detergent

Donations may be left in the Town Hall foyer. Your continued support is greatly appreciated! 

SHREDDING SERVICE is being offered by the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber.

The unusual weather conditions may not have been to our liking, however, it provided the perfect climate for Mushrooms. Fungi of every kind are popping up all around New England! This ‘Bondarzewia berkeley' has been found on the coast of Maine, the woods of New Hampshire and scattered across a lawn in Connecticut. It varies in size from 12” to 20” in diameter. Thanks to Charlotte Carlson for identifying and photographing this specimen.

Whatever the weather, may your days be happy ones!