“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.” Anne Lamott |
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SOCIAL DISTANCING IN NATURE... offers a chance for some wilderness therapy this fall. We may not be able to gather at restaurants or theaters, but we can enjoy wild places, especially in times of tumult, nature is soothing for the soul. |
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Singer, songwriter, artist, Tom Pirozzoli’s concert, originally scheduled for Labor Day weekend at The Livery was cancelled due to the pandemic, but all is not lost, here’s a video for your pleasure. |
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… tho the fans are watching virtually, for the most part… sports are actually happening once again. |
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The Red Sox are playing at Fenway… to an audience of cardboard fans.
The long delayed NBA play-offs are proceeding and the NFL will soon be on the gridiron again.
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On Saturday, delayed since May, the 146th Kentucky Derby saw “Authentic" take the lead early to win! It was a most peculiar race day… a skittish horse flipped over in the paddock and was scratched… in the winners circle, the exuberant “Authentic” wearing the traditional blanket of red roses knocked his trainer to the ground… trophies were awarded, but no Mint Juleps or fans wearing fanciful hats at Churchill Downs. |
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Congratulations to Vera Rivard! The 16 year old swimmer from Springfield NH, is one of the youngest to make the 21 mile crossing of the Channel from England to France in 14 hours. Well done, Vera!
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Four year old golfer, Rocco Figaretti is being widely celebrated for an awesome hole-in-one! How long will it be before he’s awarded the coveted green jacket at The Masters?? Golfers: watch his style in video of his feat… |
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On Saturday, September 19th, tri-athletes will gather at State Beach in Newbury for the Sunapee Triathlon! Details re: the event schedule, registration, COVID guidelines etc. |
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The New England Handicapped Sports Association (NEHSA) is one of the beneficiaries of the proceeds. NEHSA
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Live! on September 12th 2:00
Join us for a visit with Marie Harris, Poet Laureate of NH from 1999-2004. Harris is a writer, teacher and editor who has served as writer-in-residence at elementary and secondary schools throughout New England and is the author of five books of poetry, the most recent of which is DESIRE LINES, the latest volume in the Hobblebush Books Granite State Poetry Series.
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Art in the time of COVID!
An artist named Viktorija, working under the name artistVik, embarked on a creative odyssey while in COVID-19 quarantine. Known for creating charming greeting cards and ceramics, Viktorija switched up her routine by grabbing a paintbrush and pen to doodle on a wall in her home. The tiny drawings became a daily ritual for her, and the project lasted 113 days—the length of time it took her to completely fill the wall with miniature artwork. FULL STORY
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Be a Lake Sunapee Watershed Explorer! |
GET OUT, EXPLORE AND EARN A PATCH!
The start of the fall season is a perfect time to get to know the Lake Sunapee Watershed!
Enjoy the waters of the lake and the forests of the watershed while you learn a bit about the science and history of Lake Sunapee. Pick 5 activities (the list can be found on the LSPA website) and when you have completed them, scroll to the bottom of the website page, and fill out the simple documentation form. Then look forward to receiving an LSPA Watershed Explorer Patch! LSPA invites you and your family to explore the Lake Sunapee Watershed and to delight in the wonders of this amazing region. This is a wonderful opportunity to share good memories, gain new knowledge and receive a patch to remember the experience by! Have Fun Exploring!! Learn more
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See the following Abbott Library Director’s letter for updates on:
Wi-Fi Hotspot, Curbside Pick-up & How to Return Books as well as Book & Movie Discussion Groups.
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Food pantries in the greater Lake Sunapee area are all providing for families distressed in these uncertain times. Monetary donations, foodstuffs and household supplies are all greatly appreciated. The Sunapee Food Pantry shelves need: Soups, Pasta & Sauce, Bread & Muffin Mixes, Nut Butters, Canned Meat, Seafood, Fruits & Veggies, Paper Products, Laundry Detergents and Cleaning Supplies.
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KINDNESS IN TIMES OF COVID |
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Back by popular demand: Pluto on Opinions |
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Project Sunapee encourages everyone to be neighborly… and hopes you and yours stay healthy and well in all ways. |
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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
Project Sunapee Community Calendar at:
You too, may submit all nonprofit and civic events
to that same calendar for posting.
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