ISSUE NO. 296 / April 6, 2022
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“Spring unlocks the flowers to paint a laughing tree” |
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Spring is here, which in New Hampshire means mud and temps still down in the 30’s and 40’s... as every year, a growing relief which is welcome almost beyond words. Birds are warbling their ‘good morning’ songs at daybreak. Woodland critters are venturing out and about... hungry Black Bears, some with cubs, are emerging from their winter dens... time to tuck away the bird feeders. Flocks of turkeys are in the fields, the Toms in full fan & feather to attract a mate. Sighted on a local pond … a pair of Mallards, a quartette of Mergansers and from across the border, a pair of Canada Geese. The world is waking up from a long winter’s nap. Even forecasts of April showers cannot dampen our hopeful spirits today. |
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How better to welcome April than with The Beatles "Here Comes the Sun !" |
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The tradition continues. Stop by to listen or join in. Sign up on site with the host for your 15 min or three songs. Storytellers also welcome! Next week: Cormac McCarthy
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David Mallett at The Flying Goose
David Mallett hails from a small town in northern Maine, and in a career that spans four decades, his music has traveled to all corners of the world. His songs have been recorded by more than 150 artists, including Pete Seeger, Alison Krauss, John Denver, Emmylou Harris, even the Muppets, and his "Garden Song" has become an American folk classic.
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SPAMALOT AT NORTHERN STAGE |
Experience the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as you’ve never seen it before, complete with a bevy of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people.
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NEWPORT'S DANCING WITH THE STARS / April 15 & 16 |
The Opera House stage sparkles with Newport’s finest dancing contestants, each vying for the winner’s trophy!
A winning couple will be chosen each night so be sure to vote for your favorites!
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Calling all artists: You are invited to participate in their Micro Galleries, Arts in the Harbor and Naturally New England Exhibit
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April is National Poetry Month |
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VISUAL VERSE AT MT. K. INDIAN MUSEUM / April 7 |
We are excited to host some of the poets from the latest Visual Verse Book, Diversity is Beauty. This lovely collection of poems was a collaboration with the Center for the Arts NH Lake Sunapee Region Literary Arts Series.
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POETRY READING WITH BETSY SNIDER / April 11 |
Join us for a celebration of Poetry Month with poet Betsy Snider. She was first published in the ground-breaking anthology, Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence (Naiad Press, 1985).
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The 11th Annual – New Hampshire’s Original Peeps Competition!
The Library Arts Center Gallery this fun, springtime tradition using the iconic Easter Candies: PEEPS! This annual favorite contest welcomes community members of all ages.
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LOCAL AUDITIONS FOR JUNIOR INTERN COMPANY |
Auditions for performers and interviews for technicians / designers will be held in April this year. We are pleased to offer both in-person and virtual options for all who are interested. Read below for more information and please email education@nlbarn.org with any further questions you may have.
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The Farthest Star Sheds New Light on the Early Universe
A cosmic fluke helped NASA’s Hubble space telescope spy “Earendel”, a giant star at the edge of the known universe that could tell us more about what happened after the Big Bang!
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From the Big Bang to Bunnies!
As spring arrives in New Hampshire, it’s a good time to be on the lookout for rabbits. And if you see one, you could become part of a statewide effort to gather data on how many rabbits are in New Hampshire, and where they live.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and UNH’s Cooperative Extension’s rabbit reporting program continues this spring, and citizen scientists who spot a rabbit can report their findings here. |
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Spemki Nib8iwi: The Heavens in the Nighttime
This free program is in collaboration with the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center and will feature an Indigenous focus to star gazing. We encourage participants to dress for the weather and to bring their own chairs. We will provide hot beverages and the museum bathrooms will be open. In the event the weather is bad or it is too cloudy, the event will be rescheduled for April 23rd.
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Senior Project Presentation Night
On Thursday April 14th, SMHS invites the community to view the much anticipated, always amazing, traditional Senior Project Presentations.
- 5:00-6:30 pm Service Club Spaghetti Dinner (scholarship fundraiser) - tickets available at the door
- 5:15-6:15 pm Senior Project Gallery
- 6:30-8:30 pm Senior Project Presentations
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14TH ANNUAL GREEN-UP DAY
Friday & Saturday, May 6 & 7, 2022
We will be resuming in-person registration for the Saturday event. Registration will be at the Safety Services building at 9 am. In addition, for those who cannot make the 9-12 pick up time, there will be online registration for those who want to green up on Friday. All volunteers are welcome to join together in Sunapee Harbor at noon for a community picnic!
Thank you for volunteering to help clean up our wonderful town!
Fill out and submit your Volunteer Form – CLICK HERE
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Coffee With The Chief
April 21, 2022
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Sunapee Short Term Rental Alliance
The town of Sunapee was built on the tourist industry and tourism continues to be part of our town’s culture. Visitors who stay for several days or weeks often utilize a short-term stay platform to rent houses or single units; at last count there are about 100 short-term stay rentals available in Sunapee!
Chief Cahill notes, “The Sunapee police recognizes and supports the vacation homes and short-term rentals in our community. The police would like to encourage all rental owners and visitors to learn and follow all ordinances and rules with our town. This will help us support our mission statement and
ensure respect for friends, neighbors and residents through the beautiful busy season we all enjoy!”
The impact of so many short-term rentals (STRs) in our little town is multi-layered. Sunapee Short Term Rental Alliance (SSTRA) was formed in 2021 by Sunapee community members. The SSTRA is currently working with town officials, STR operators, and other interested parties to educate and support STR businesses while ensuring protections for the Sunapee community and resources.
For more information, to get involved, or to attend an upcoming meeting, please email us at SunapeeSTRA@gmail.com. |
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NH LAKES Webinar Series
"Lake Birds – Beautiful and Sometimes Problematic"
Wednesday, April 6
7 - 8 pm via Zoom
Presented by Jessica Carloni, Waterfowl Project Leader, New Hampshire Fish & Game Department
New Hampshire’s lakes are home to many beautiful birds. Tune in to hear about the many species of waterfowl living on and near the water in New Hampshire. Learn how NH Fish & Game manages these migratory species in the state. And, learn what you can do to manage Canada Geese–beautiful creatures that are sometimes known for a few ugly habits!
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Never provide a caller, e-mail or letter sender with your personal, bank account or credit card information. Although these requests may appear genuine, no legitimate person or business would ask for your information in a phone call, email message or letter. If you want to report a scam or attempted scam, see the column to the left for how and where to do so. |
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Today, April 7th, the ‘World Health Organization celebrates “World Health Day”... and, in an ironic confluence of events, it’s also "National Beer Day” in the US. |
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In New Hampshire, every month is Earth Month, but this time of the year we pay extra attention to the ways nature inspires us and ways we can share our love of nature. Take good care and enjoy the season, be it sunshine, snowflakes or showers. Remember, those showers bring the promise of May flowers!
A soundtrack for Springtime. Vivaldi’s “Spring” from the “Four Seasons”.
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How many islands does Lake Sunapee contain? (The correct answer posted next week!)
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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
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