Days are flying by and the calendar already says November. The weather has taken an abrupt turn. Daylight hours are shorter, harvest is over, gardens are ‘put to bed’ … sorta. Mittens and wooly hats are now in fashion and we’re scrambling to put snow tires on, lest we be caught unprepared for that inevitable first big snowfall. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and hints of Christmas are popping up. | |
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The Canadian Duo, “Small Glories” will perform at Flying Goose tomorrow night!
“Luft is a Wailin’ Jennys alum whose work on the clawhammer banjo is to die for, while Edwards’ guitar and vocal harmonies deepen and enrich the duo’s sound.”
— NPR Music
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Green Heron duo, one of this past summer's favorites at The Livery will be performing at the Andover Coffeehouse on Friday, Nov. 18th. | |
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A recent "Britain’s Got Talent” introduced a remarkable duo who auditioned with a stellar performance of “Impossible Dream”. Enjoy! | |
Local performance stages are raising the curtain for holiday entertainment! | |
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November 18 -20. Skit presents “43rd Street”
Sunapee-Kearsarge Intercommunity Theatre (SKIT) and the Newport Opera House Association (NOHA) proudly present "43rd STREET"
Friday, November 18 - 7:00pm
Saturday, November 19 - 7:00pm
Sunday, November 20 - 2:00pm
A historical revival of the Sutton Homesteader's last musical comedy written by Tom Lowe. Gangsters, Flappers and Bootleggers will sing and dance their way through the Prohibition Era as you laugh out loud and tap your toes to the irrestitable jazz of the Roaring '20s! For our safety and yours, we ask that observe all Covid-19 precautions.
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November 18-20, A Christmas Carol at COH.
The National Tour returns to Claremont!
November 18 | Friday @ 7:30pm.
November 19 | Saturday @ 7:30pm.
November 20 | Sunday @ 2pm.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by Clayton Phillips
A powerful story of redemption, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, that most unrepentant and miserly of fellows, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own life: Jacob Marley and the Christmas Spirits of Past, Present, And Future.
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Opening November 22nd. “Railway Children” at N. Stage
Faced with a family emergency, three siblings are forced to move rom their fancy city home to a small rural cottage. Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis learn to love life in the country, making thrilling discoveries as they explore the railroad and befriend the fascinating people of their new town. Based on the classic British children’s novel The Railway Children by E. Nesbit, this new holiday classic play with music celebrates resilience, kindness and the power of the community to lift up and support those with the greatest need.
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Shop early & shop local. Area shops and galleries are fully stocked with that ‘perfect gift’ for everyone on Santa’s list. | | |
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Gallery of Gifts: Handmade for the Holidays!
Nov. 5 - Dec. 23
Hours: Tues.-Fri; 11-4 | Sat. 10-2
Our favorite annual holiday exhibit is coming!
Looking for the artisans! Visit the website for more information.
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Bid on great gifts for you and everyone on your list!
Art, Food, Wine, Baskets, Gift Certificates!
Help raise money for Arts Education
Click Here!
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A Bit of Yore (from days gone by) | |
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Sunapee Squirrel Hunt and Celebration.
(Barbara Chalmers)
Sunapee’s Historic Fall Tradition
Sunapee has no unique Thanksgiving tradition, but it did have a fall celebration. In the 1800s and documented as early as 1872, a town squirrel hunt was held at the end of October for Sunapee’s men and boys that continued into the late 1920s. Participants formed up into two teams with the goal of reducing the squirrel population by heading out at day-break into the town’s fields and woodlands in the company of friends, relaxing, and hunting their quarry. Burlap satchels filled with carcasses were turned into the official counters all day until sundown. The 1872 hunt reduced the critter population by more than 14,000 providing a significant help to farmers. The winning team lead by a mere 210. The following year, participants were keen to beat that record and hunted nearly 20,000 squirrels. The day ended for the weary hunters with a feast where family and friends gathered at the Knowlton Block Hall or the Sunapee Inn Tavern on Lower Main Street. Vast quantities of oyster stew, cold meats, hot mashed potatoes, and a variety of pies were served along with hard cider. In the 1890s, the annual squirrel hunt also saw a reduction in the porcupine, skunk, hedgehog, rabbit, and partridge populations. Prizes were handed out to the hunter who bagged the most and to the one who bagged the least. The Sunapee Squirrel Hunter Feast seems like an old-time version of today’s Friendsgiving.
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Runners & walkers & Thanksgiving visitors alike, are in training for Sunapee’s 16th TURKEY TROT. | |
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16th Annual Lake Sunapee Turkey Trot
Sunapee Harbor
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Now in its 16th year, the Lake Sunapee Turkey Trot has become a wonderful family tradition for more than 800 racers. Grab your family and friends, throw on a costume (optional, but really fun and highly encouraged), work off some calories, and make this great event a part of your Thanksgiving tradition!
You can register in person at Pre-Registration on Wednesday, November 23 from 4pm to 7pm at The Livery in Sunapee Harbor. Registration is also available from 7am to 8am in the same location.
All proceeds go to the Recreation Department. This year’s proceeds are going toward a new skateboard park adjacent to Veteran’s Field on Route 11.
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At this time of remembrance and Thanksgiving, please contribute to the Giving Tree | |
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Fall is in the air and Christmas is around the corner. It’s time to think about the holidays and offer a little extra holiday spirit to those in need.
Please share this application with a Sunapee Senior Citizen who could use some extra Christmas cheer!
Thank you for your support.
Laura Trow
Sunapee Welfare Administrator
23 Edgemont Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
603-763-2212 Office
603-369-9896 Cell
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Mark your calendars and gather young ‘believers’ on December 3rd when Santa will be visiting The Livery in Sunapee Harbor.
Santa reservations required: CLICK HERE
Sunapee Village Christmas Auction: CLICK HERE
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BTW. you, too, could have your family or holiday gathering at the Historic Livery in Sunapee Harbor. For information contact: rentals@thelivery.org | |
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COVID-19 Scam Alerts | NH Department of Justice
Protect yourself and others from scammers taking advantage of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Learn More
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A friendly reminder from Sunapee’s Cemetery Commission. Town ordinance requires all potted plants and decorations be removed from each of the 7 cemeteries by Nov. 1st each year. Items not removed by Dec.1, 2022, will be disposed of.
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71st Annual Scouting For Food Event
Scouting for Food
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to Scout Troop 71’s annual “Scouting for Food” event at Hannaford in New London on Saturday. Lucien Osborne is shown with just some of the food and pantry items that he delivered to the Sunapee Food Pantry. THANKS TO YOU ALL!!
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Setting the Mood for the
Holiday Ahead.
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Enjoy the new season… and be neighborly. Cheers! | |
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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