On this day, July 20th in 1969, the most remarkable history was made in space.

People across the land were watching the progress on TV. On the shores of the Outer Banks in North Carolina, we went out to the dunes and looked to the sky, in awe and some disbelief, that a man was actually walking on the moon overhead, as it shown down on the gently rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

July 22: “Neverland” at the Claremont Opera House | Fridays at 10:00 am

North Country Center for the Art’s IMPACT Program, a Touring Children’s Theatre Troupe, performs a different fairytale every week for six weeks, starting after 4th of July weekend. Each production travels to different venues throughout the Granite State and features a cast of 4 to 5 professional actors, plus set pieces, costumes, props, original music, and more! Our 45 – 55 minute adaptations are written to be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.

We all know the story of Wendy, Peter, and John, but what happened in Neverland before they arrived? Join Peter on his early adventures in Neverland, featuring lost boys, mermaids, and Captain Jim, who was merely passing through Neverland until he got “hooked” on the magical land!

Adults: $10 | Ages 5 to 18: $3 | Children under 5: Free. Learn More

July 24: Sunday program / Little Red Wagon players at The Livery. Tickets available online and at the door. Purchase Tickets

There is a new book up at the Story Walk at Tilton Park! Learn more about the Story Walk here.

This weekly series is designed so children can sign up for the classes that interest them. Each of these classes is a deeper dive into the creative process in our studio. Children attend these classes without caregivers, learn new skills, make new friends with similar creative interests, and leave with wonderful finished projects. *Pre-registration required for these classes, minimum of 4 students per class, maximum of 12. View Classes

Four-week session, Thursdays July 21, 28, August 4, & 11 – 9:30am

Instructor: Willow MacDonald; 200 hour YTT, currently working on 300 hour YTT from Sadhana Yoga School

Cost: $40 per family, and includes all four sessions (while registering please indicate number of participants in your immediate family who will be attending the class)

Family yoga is a perfect way to unplug, connect and spend loved-up, joy-filled quality time together as a family. Each session will have a different imaginative theme of focus to keep even the youngest participants fully engaged in this fun and relaxing practice.

**Participants should bring their own yoga mats. This class meets in the gallery. Learn More

Monday July 25th, 2-4 PM

Whipple Hall

Come see Nile! Learn all about whales as you go inside this 40 foot replica of a real humpback whale. Please email Ben at bcote@tracylibrary.org to reserve your 1/2 hour slot. Ages 5 and up.

Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion is a unique interactive experience with full-size machines, constructed after an in-depth study of da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen. The materials used to create these machine replicas are the same items available during the Renaissance and the ones proposed by da Vinci himself.

Leonardo da Vinci, the celebrated thinker of the Renaissance, is widely considered to be a leading figure of invention and creativity. His ideas have informed and inspired generations of engineers, architects, and artists, and his designs are the precursors of many modern machines and devices, including the glider, parachute, bicycle, and helicopter.

Today, da Vinci’s legacy of innovation is studied in the machines, drawings, and designs he left for us to construct and decode. Now, through Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion, Montshire visitors will have the chance to see the early forms of da Vinci’s machines up close, touch them, and set them in motion during this renowned international exhibition’s first visit to Northern New England.

Mark Aldrich on keyboards, Phil Monastesse on base, Jon Aldrich on fiddle will bring you great Rock’ n Roll and some County, too.

The DoBros started in Early 2013 in response to a lack of foot-stomping and dancing going on in their small New Hampshire town. Since then, they have traveled to the corners of NH, MA, and VT to play for crowds small and large.

The band performs both acoustic and electric music with a collection of original tunes and a healthy dose of classic covers. Each show is deeply rooted in improvisation, creating a unique and organic experience.

The Alex Minasian Jazz Quartet

Sunday, July 24, 5:00-7:00pm

Alex and his Trio will be playing Straight Ahead Jazz- honoring the legends of the music such as Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver etc, as well as incorporating tunes from the Great American Songbook. We encourage you to please bring your own picnic to enjoy as you listen to the music. $35 per person. Registration is required as space is limited. Visit our website or call the office to register 603-763-4789 x3. John Hay Estate at The Fells, www.thefells.org

This concert is made possible by the generous support of Suzanne & Harry Tether

MAMMA MIA! is the mega-hit Broadway show about a daughter's dream ... a mother’s secret ... and a trip down the aisle you will never forget! You already know you are going to love it! MAMMA MIA! is packed with 22 ABBA hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me,” and “The Winner Takes It All” that will have you dancing in the aisles. Learn More

Let the games begin in Mozart’s delightful "rom-com" as two buddies don disguises to test the faithfulness of their fiancées. In this new take on Mozart's classic, bawdy humor and insightful interpretation explore who's really to blame and where true loyalty lies. Sung in Italian with English supertitles; featuring the Opera North orchestra. July 21-23. Opera North

July 21: Historical Society “Fishing Traditions on Lake Sunapee program

Life-long Sunapee fishermen will reminisce about by-gone traditions from fishing guides to favorite spots and trophy fish such as the Sunapee Golden Trout. At the Sunapee Historical Society Museum, Sunapee Harbor. Free, donations appreciated, refreshments following. All Welcome

July 24: repeat poster about Sutton Meeting House event.

July 25: Sunapee Historical Society “History Cruise”

6th Annual History Cruise on Lake Sunapee

Presented by Sunapee Historical Society

Depart Sunapee Town Dock at 5:30 pm to explore lakeshore development from Gardner Bay to Georges Mills.

Reservations required; $40 | Repeated on 25 July and 15 August

July 26: A Walk Back in Time: The Secrets of Cellar Holes

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

7:00 PM

at LSPA's Center for Lake Studies

Please join LSPA and Adair Mulligan, Executive Director of the Hanover Conservancy, as she explores the rich story to be discovered in what remains, the reminders of past lives: stone walls, old foundations, century-old lilacs. See how one town has set out to create an inventory of its cellar holes, piecing together the clues in the landscape. Such a project can help landowners know what to do if they have archaeological sites on their land and help stimulate interest in a town's future through its past.

This program is supported by the NH Humanities.

Author Profile

Christopher Lockwood’s writing is his artistic outlet. For years his writing was primarily in conjunction with his professional career as Executive Director of the Maine Municipal Association (1979 – 2015). In 2013, he published The Tennis Ball Trees, a whimsical children’s book about his chocolate Labrador Retriever’s love of tennis balls. Upon his retirement in 2015, Lockwood decided to pursue his writing on a part-time basis. His next book, Why the Cane? is scheduled to be released in April 2019. The book relates his personal story of regaining a level of activity he thought would not be possible after a devastating accident.

The mission of 4-H is to help youth acquire knowledge, develop life skills and form attitudes to enable them to become self directing, productive and contributing members of society. 4-H emphasizes the importance of involving youth in the learning process. It is offered free of charge to youth ages 5-18.

Every Saturday – Rain or Shine

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Located in Historic Sunapee Harbor

We’re late, so late, we almost missed the date!

Sunday was “ICE CREAM DAY” in the middle of "National Ice Cream Month” so declared by President Ronald Reagan in 1984.

So… we strongly encourage you to do your part in recognition of the month, and visit your favorite Ice Cream spot pronto & often in the next 12 days.

In Sunapee, Sanctuary Dairy Farm on Rt. 103, serves homemade ice cream that is rated “Best in NH”… there’s also a playground and farm animals to amuse. If you’re in the Harbor, try soft-serve ice cream at the Quack Shack on the deck overlooking the Sugar River and then walk off the calories with a stroll over the Covered Bridge and on down the RiverWalk to the new Fit Trail.

Get ready to shake things up — literally — with these tips and recipes from ice cream–making experts. It's surprisingly easy to create delicious frozen treats (including keto-friendly ice cream!) in a jar with a few simple ingredients. Read more. 

This carving is located in the Sunapee Welcome Center which is a great little building full of resources for locals and visitors alike!

Wednesday’s email “SUNAPEE HAPPENINGS”

Project Sunapee Community Calendar

They can sign up HERE