What a difference a year makes! Contemplating how things changed… or not? … since Fourth of July in 2020. In more than a few ways, things of late have evolved for the better as we observed the holiday this past weekend. If only the weatherman had cooperated! Off & on rainstorms. Off & on again fireworks. Tho a bit Bizarro, we carried on with plans and parades, tho a bit dampened from the skies… the celebratory spirits were high! And suddenly, with COVID restrictions lessened, there are a bountiful number of events on the calendar for July and even more in the months ahead.

So, let’s CUE THE MUSIC… virtually and on bandstands in the Sunapee region!

Saturday, July 10 5~7: Jim Hollis entertains under the tent at Flanders Stage.

Wednesday July 14th: At the Ben Mere Bandstand in Sunapee… “Elton meets Eric” ….or Bill Wightman meets Cliff Clegg and team up with Jody Bregler, on drums to perform jazz & rock covers with their own unique twist.

Throughout the summer, the Barnies will perform renditions from musical theater favorites at the Barn Playhouse’s tent at Colby Sawyer-College.

Tickets available in PODS (for seating up to 10)

or Individual Tickets

Listen to the event's featured band "The New England Bluegrass Band" below.

Artists and Craftspeople show and sell their work under tents in beautiful Sunapee Harbor! Oil Paintings, Watercolor, Pottery, Stained Glass, Jewelry,

Beadwork, Metalwork and Photography!

July 17th: The Livery will sweep away the construction dust and open the ‘big green doors’ to welcome you in for the 4th annual “Naturally New England” fine art exhibit, benefiting the Center for the Arts and Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust. Thru July 25th.

Petreflection Photography... thru the month of July.

Jon Gilbert Fox: Red, White and Blue at AVA Gallery: Read More

Special "Golden Years 55+" Cruises on the MV Mount Sunapee 

Welcome aboard for those that enjoy the scenic tour of Lake Sunapee and seeing all the beautiful Homes & Cottages. 

Monday, July 12th 5:30-7pm

Monday, August 2nd 5:30-7pm 

Cost: $20 per person

This cruise is perfect for the group of friends that want to hit the high seas and enjoy a drink and a laugh together! Register for this fantastic cruise by visiting this link and hitting the Big Red Button: https://www.town.sunapee.nh.us/recreation-dept

Register ASAP as space is limited 

Any questions please contact Scott Blewitt, Recreation Director

Caroline Hughes, from the Loon Preservation Committee, will focus on the biology and life history of loons, the threats that loons face, and the work that LPC has been performing since 1975 to help recover NH’s threatened loons. Click here to register.

Join us on SATURDAY, July 17th from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for Coffee with the Chief on the MV Mt. Sunapee. We’ll be staying at the dock where you can enjoy coffee, breakfast and plenty of great conversation in beautiful Sunapee Harbor. 

The History of Sunapee's Infrastructure: roads, water & sewer systems, phones, electricity, and dumps. Ever wonder how these support systems evolved? Barbara Chalmers has discovered a lot and will tell us all about it.

At the Sunapee Historical Society Museum, Sunapee Harbor.

Free, donations appreciated, all welcome

Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

This year's dinner will be a bit different as we continue to take measures to insure safety and comfort for all during the ongoing pandemic. Click here for more information about this year's "Tastes of our Region: Progressive Dinner @ Home" and to order your tickets online!

Please join us on Monday, August 9th when Russ Cohen will lead a tour in Webb Forest sharing his amazing knowledge of wild edibles! 

1 pm walk followed by a discussion with Russ

at The Livery in Sunapee Harbor - 58 Main Street, Sunapee

$15 per person 

Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Join LSPA environmental educators Tuesday mornings in July and August for nature themed activities that will include touch-and-see tables, a self-guided scavenger hunt and nature walk plus a craft-to-go bag. Each Tuesday the Exploration Station will be located in a different place and will offer ways to explore new habitats and investigate the natural world right here in the Lake Sunapee area. This is a drop in program. Come join the fun!

Stop by anytime between 10:00 and 12:00 noon!

Tuesday, July 6th at LSPA Center for Lake Studies

Tuesday, July 13th at Dewey Woods, Sunapee

Tuesday, July 20th at Esther Currier Wildlife Area

Tuesday, July 27th at Webb Forest, Sunapee

Tuesday, August 3rd at LSPA Center for Lake Studies

What is the Boston Post Cane? In 1909 the now defunct Boston Post newspaper designed and distributed walking canes to 700 New England towns. The canes, made of ebony—imported from Africa and crowned with 14-karat gold—were then presented in varying measures of ceremonial pomp, to the oldest living male of those municipalities. Since then, for over a century, the canes have been handed down to the next oldest survivor in those towns, in what has become a venerable Yankee tradition. Women were added to the list of cane recipients starting in 1930. “The idea was to be given by the city to its oldest resident, as a sign of respect. While newspaper circulations across the country are on the decline, many New England cities and towns still maintain one of Boston’s oldest newspaper traditions.

A search is on for the oldest living resident in Sunapee. If you have any suggestions, please email Barb at frontdesk@town.sunapee.nh.us

One more musical offering … an amazing 5 year old pianist.

We appreciate all the new subscribers to “HAPPENINGS” and hope you enjoy the articles and attend the events listed, Please share your comments, corrections, suggestions, as well. Have a safe and happy summer!

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