Sunapee Happenings

"SPRING IT ON"

“Oh, I know there will be better days.

That sunshine ‘bout to come my way.”

March offers a promise of Spring. Something waits beneath the snow. We’re keenly aware of the ever longer days now; we know that winter’s back is largely broken, but we always anticipate a few more wintery storms and then, of course… mud season. But... like never before… this year we are feeling “bring it on”… whatever it takes to transport us all back into more light, warm and rejuvenation.

We share with you a “Grandiloquent Word” and sincerely hope not to have reason to utter it again this winter.

Even snowmen are yearning for Springtime.

CUE THE MUSIC

Friday, March 12th: The Jordan Tirrell Trio, a favorite at Livery concerts, celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.

Concerts & Tickets. Here’s a ’sneak preview’.

Tiny Desk Concert with Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan

I'm With Her: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

MAKING HISTORICAL MOMENTS

(on Mars, in New London and Alabama)

Most recently: On February 18, 2021, a critical product of New London’s Avian Technologies, landed on Mars as part of NASA’s Perseverance Rover!

After NASA's Perseverance Rover touched down on Mars last month, internet sleuths uncovered a secret message hidden on its parachute pattern in binary code: "Dare mighty things."

Avian Technologies

Fifty-six years ago: “Bloody Sunday”. This past weekend marked the commemoration of a day when civil rights marchers, seeking the right to vote, were attacked by Alabama state troopers.

Missing this year, was one very notable voice, that of John Lewis, 1940~2020, former congressman, civil rights leader and American icon. His words will ever be remembered.

“We are one people with one family. We all live in the same house… and through books, through information, we must find a way to say to people that we must lay down the burden of hate. For hate is too heavy a burden to bear."

ANNOUNCEMENTS

March is “Maple Sugaring Month”

Maple Sugaring Month runs March 1 through March 31, spanning four weekends. You can support your local sugarhouses during the pandemic to help keep the sugaring tradition alive. Go to the Find a Sugarhouse link to find one near you. Each sugarhouse will have their own COVID protocols for visiting and/or buying during the pandemic so check out their listings or call for details about online ordering, Maple to Go, appointments to visit etc. Remember the State of NH has a mask mandate from Governor Sununu in effect through March.

Coffee with the Chief

Join us for Coffee with the Chief on Wednesday, March 17th from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Safety Services Building. We are continuing to follow Covid-19 safety recommendations.

Remember to set your clocks forward before bedtime on Saturday and awaken to the early sunshine of Daylight Savings Time.

The Sunapee Farmer’s Market is seeking volunteers to join the first Summer Season.

Volunteer Signup

LET'S GET ARTSY

The New London Barn Playhouse is thrilled to offer a new way to engage with our patrons through a series of Masterclasses for Adult Learners. Since these classes take place online, we invite curious appreciators of the arts from all over the world to take part in our programming!