ISSUE NO. 351 / May 3, 2023

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

“Serendipitous sighting on a woodland walk."

There remain only hints of snow on the trails at Mt. Sunapee… and though it seems those infamous “April Showers” are spilling into the “Merry Month of May’... take heart, daffodils, dandelions and songbirds have arrived to herald the season. 

Mintel Quartet @ The Fleming Center.  Purchase Tickets

Peter and The Wolf @ COH. 

If the weather predictions for the first week of May hold true… this is an apropos theme song. Enjoy!

15th Annual Sunapee Green-Up Day

Friday - Saturday, May 5th & 6th

What You Need to Know

Sunapee Green-Up Day is a Sunapee Tradition; a town-wide roadside cleanup day that fosters community spirit and volunteerism. 

Online registration:

 PICK YOUR ROADS!!!

Thank you for volunteering to help clean up our wonderful town!

Contact: ronski.gurney@live.com

CFA First Friday: Gallery Night Stroll!

May 5 5-7pm

Opening Receptions at all (5) galleries!

New London Inn featuring Richard Gombar; Bar Harbor Bank and Trust featuring Scott Snyder; New London Barn Playhouse Fleming Center Gallery featuring Loren Howard; Tatewell Gallery featuring Barbara Hunting; and Candita Clayton Gallery.

Plus Alan Zola Shulman at Blue Loon Bakery on Sunday, May 7 from noon to 1:00pm

Learn More HERE

Silent Film @ LOH

Metamorphosis...the precipice of leaving one life for the next. Nine stories of growth and discovery told through acrobatics and circus magic in a bold and original new work. This is America's next generation of circus artists on their Circus Springboard tour throughout New England.

NECCA's mission is to empower a community of artists, students, and staff to strengthen their skills and achieve their goals through the joyful and transformative power of circus arts. Learn More

Now is the time to order tickets for the Barn Playhouse!        

If you are considering Solar energy… this program has information for you.

LET’S ROW!

We're ready to kick off the 2023 rowing season. The shells and oars came out of storage this weekend and we're looking forward to lots of activity at the "boat house" this year. Full program details are available on our website at https://lakesunapeerowing.com. Here are some key start dates to keep in mind:

• May 1: Spring AM sculling

• June 5: AM Sweeps and Sculls, for experienced rowers

• June 6: PM Sweeps and Sculls, for all skill levels

Registration information is available at https://lakesunapeerowing.com/programs/register/. Both returning and new members can also register online on iCrew. Email icrew@lakesunapeerowing.org if you run into any issues.

Please reach out to info@lakesunapeerowing.org for any additional questions

We welcome everyone interested in rowing with us - veterans and new rowers. Word of mouth about LSRC is the best approach, so spread the word. 

Dave Anderson, “Hidden Histories of the Fells”

Saturday, May 6, 2023

10:00 AM  12:30 PM

John Hay Estate at The Fells, 456 Rt 103A / PO Box 276Newbury, NH

Join Dave Anderson of the Forest Society for a hike and trailside discussion of key moments in the history of the John Hay Estate at The Fells, including the visit of President Theodore Roosevelt in late August 1902 and the Hurricane of 1938. We will discover how these historic moments are still visible in the landscape, if one knows where and how to look!

Co-sponsored by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests and The Fells. Members: free, non-members: $10. Meets at the Gatehouse.  To register, or for more information call 603-763-4789 x3.

Plant Stand Opens at The Fells

Tuesday, May 9 through October 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm

The Fells Plant Stand opens for the season on Tuesday, May 9 at the Gatehouse. Just in time for Mother’s Day and your early season purchases! We plan to have a selection of spring flowers, perennials, and hanging baskets for you and your family to choose from. As the season progresses, we will regularly introduce new varieties and seasonal favorites, some of which may be Fells Signature/Heritage Plants and Fells nursery grown materials. Please check often and buy from The Fells Plant Stand throughout 2023.  

SPECIAL NOTE: All season we will be offering to track down and TRY to purchase a special plant or quantity of plants that you may be looking for. While we can’t guarantee we will always find your selection, we have great suppliers and sources available to us, so give The Fells a try. We will do our best to fill your custom order.

Leave your request in our new box at the patio or email Nick at  nscheu@thefells.org   

• May 5: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
• May 6: Kentucky Derby
• May 6th: Great Britain will celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III
• May 14: Call your Mom!
• May 16: Tapestry Tuesday: “Putting Human Faces on the Textile Industry”
• May 19: Zach Nugent’s “Dead Set” at Lebanon Opera House.
• May 27: Gigantic Yard Sale at Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church
• May 27: Grand Opening of Flanders-Osborne Museum to celebrate Sunapee Historical Society’s 50th!
• May 27: Lara Herscovitch Dinner & Concert at The Livery in Sunapee Harbor
• June 1: “Swing Swing Swing” CFA Dance Party at Dexters Inn
• June 2: “Spring Into Summer” at Sunapee Harbor

NH DES announces closure of the New London Park’n Ride during construction paving this week and temporary cancellation of Dartmouth Coach service from New London to Boston & Logan Airport. Please check with NH DES for reopening date, which may delayed due to weather conditions. Details

Earth Day & Week was observed the world over in April.  As we enjoy springtime, please keep in mind that every day is Earth Day, if we truly want our little garden planet to be a healthy home for all.