ISSUE NO. 250 / April 28, 2021
Tom Pirozzoli, artist
April is one of the most important months of the year for New England's natural world and the health of our planet. It is the month the world celebrates “Earth Day" on the 22nd and we observe the national “Arbor Day” holiday on the 30th. (“arbor” translates as “tree” day from the Latin origin of the word). Perhaps take a walk in the forests and practice the Japanese ritual of “shinrin-yoku” or “forest bathing”... not literally bathing, but taking in the sights and aromas of the forest. It is a scientifically proven way to reduce stress and bring centering energy to your everyday with the simple timeless beauty and wisdom of the evergreens. Let us celebrate the planting, care and preservation of trees.
Why did Lawrence Olivier so often return to Shakespeare's Othello? Why did Ansel Adams keep photographing the Grand Canyon? Obsessed or awestruck, artists revisit great inspiration because they believe there is yet another story to tell about life, about themselves.
Yo Yo Ma Tiny Desk Concert
Camille’s Rainbow: Wonder Wheel
May 3rd.
 NH Humanities Council presents an evening of poetry and discussion with U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo.
May 7th.
CFA First Friday
Join us for the virtual openings of new exhibits at our MicroGalleries: Anna Marie Ash at the Bar Harbor Bank and Trust, Michelle McElroy at The New London Inn, Gwen Nagel at the Blue Loon Bakery. Followed by Q& A on Zoom.

Sneak Peek of Films
at the HOP
for the month of May.
A season of rebirth and renewal, spring brings cinematic stories straight to your home.
Countdown... 31 days to the first Farmer’s Market in Sunapee Harbor!
Whitney Brook Farm is a beautiful property consisting of 150 acres in Wilmot, NH.
Whitney Brook Farm will be bringing produce, eggs, vegetable plants, flowers and greeting cards to the Sunapee Farmers Market. Learn more about Whitney Brook Farm.
Vendors:

Abbot Hill Creamery
Aurora Bakery
Beaver Pond Farm
Bootleg Bones Dog Barkery
Ewe & I Farm
Fresh Start Farms
Harding Hill Farm
Hopewell Farms
Lake Sunapee Flower Farm
New England Seafood Cooperative
Tara Farm and Bakery
Thyme to Cook
Two Mountain Farm
Vegetaball's Pesto
Whitney Brook Farm
Sponsors:

Brown's Auto and Marine
Harbor Light Realty
Sotheby's Realty
Stacey's Smoothies
Sunapee Harbor Riverway
LaValley Building Supply, Inc.
Prospect Hill
Harborside Trading
Scott's Yard Care
Project Sunapee
Check this spot each week for information regarding each vendor and the products they’ll bring to market.
Fit Trail. The Girl Scouts Fit Trail fundraising is just $800 short of the goal. Now is the time for all
those dedicated to walking & exercising, to step up and donate to make this a reality for our community. Thanks to Celia Osborne for pursuing the creation of a Fit Trail as her Bronze Award project, much to
the benefit of the greater community.
The Sunapee Fire Department Association (SFDA) is proud to host the annual Independence Day Parade again this year! Join us on Saturday July 3rd. Participants should meet on Old Georges Mills Road to line up and fill out participation forms at 11:30am. Spectators can space out along Central St., Main St., the Harbor and River Rd. The Parade will start at 12 noon. The theme this year will be “Friends, Family, Community”.
To mark Earth Day 2021, all 180 Hannafords Markets have pledged to eliminate food waste going to landfills.  Learn More
Reminder: Don’t forget to renew Fido’s license! All dogs, in all towns must be registered in April. Learn More
July 8th. “Swing, Swing. Swing”
Reservations open on May 15th.
Watch this space for details!
Before we bid adieu to National Poetry Month… sharing an encore reading of Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem.
PLANET EARTH is still "Ms. April”… from Earth Day to Arbor Day. Everyday spring sends us new surprises.  Whether you’re planting, foraging, or plain-old buying yourself flowers… enjoy Mother Nature’s wonder this and every season.
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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