ISSUE NO. 377 / November 15, 2023

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

November Sunset and Sunrise on Burkehaven Hill

As we lose one minute of light each evening, nighttime activities are moving indoors, and, it goes without saying, nights and mornings require a little more layering, whilst waiting for a school bus or hiking the hills. We’ve even had our first hints of the winter to come, with last week’s snow and icy roads. Soon… the Mt. will have eager skiers on the slopes. 

Chief Cobb reminds one & all that Winter Parking Restrictions are now enforced. To view the winter parking ordinance directly, please visit the following link: Parking Ordinance

Santa is coming to Town! Mark your calendars for "Sunapee Christmas Village Celebration" in Sunapee Harbor.

JUST ADDED... to the 'Sunapee Village Christmas' Auction... Don't miss out on the chance to bid and win a 'priceless' experience of 'Learning to Waterski or Wakeboard' behind one of the best ski boats on Lake Sunapee! Many other items to bid on and more added daily. All proceeds go towards 'Sunapee Village Christmas'. THANK YOU to all those who have donated and bid!  https://projectsunapee.org/auctions/

At The Abbott Library: 

17th Annual Lake Sunapee Turkey Trot!

Sponsored by Mountain Edge Suites

We will be holding the annual Turkey Trot on November 23rd, 2023 at 9 am.

Chicken Run is at 8:15 am.

Sign ups are located on:

www.sunapeeturkeytrot.com/register

All proceeds raised go to the Sunapee Recreation Department.

Any questions please contact Steve Bourque at (603) 763-2212 ext. 1012 or recreation@town.sunapee.nh.us

Charlie Brown Christmas @ The Fleming Center

November 18th at 3pm

Kearsarge Chorale Presents The Road Home at Kearsarge Regional High School

Kearsarge Chorale presents THE ROAD HOME, a concert of inspiring choral music including Frostiana (settings of Robert Frost's poetry), Five days that Changed the World (celebrating the invention of printing, the abolition of slavery, the invention of penicillin, the first manned flight and the first man in space) as well as other works. Learn More

At the Goose .. Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen … their traditional Christmas concert.

Thursday, December 14th at 7:30 pm

He has been called a "giant of the steel strings" and "one of the true treasures of American acoustic music," and is considered to be one of the modern masters and innovators of the acoustic guitar, autoharp and 6-string banjo. He has absorbed a vast repertoire of American contemporary and roots music and woven it into his own colorful, personal and distinctive style. His 32 recordings on the Woodpecker record label showcase his mastery of many instruments and styles of acoustic music, from hip folk to slashing slide guitar blues to bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, ragtime, and even classical. The Flying Goose

Local Sunapee Region specialty shops and galleries are brimming over with unique gifts for everyone on Santa's list. "SHOP LOCAL !"

Pie & Craft Sale at Methodist Church

November 18, 2023

9:00 –1:00 

Pies and Baked Goods, Cookie Walk, Crafts, Jewelry

Puzzles and Games and books, and Christmas Items and treasures.

November 4th thru December 23rd

Gallery of Gifts at the Library Arts Center

Get a jump on your holiday shopping and check out the Gallery of Gifts - Homemade Holiday Market at the Library Arts Center in Newport from November 4th thru December 23rd. Opening reception at the Library Arts Center on Friday, November 3rd from 5pm to 7pm. Learn More

Mark your calendars for the Newbury Beautification Committee’s Annual Wreath Sale!

Saturday, November 18, 2023 9:00am-12:00pm.

Wreaths of all sizes, bows, center pieces, our annual birch bark ornament and ever popular holiday boutique! Select from hundreds of decorative items to personalize your wreath. Create your own, have our elves create one or choose one of our predesigned signature wreaths.

Newbury Town Offices

Route 103

Lots of fun and good old fashion holiday cheer!

Reserve your tickets for local holiday theater!

November 30th and December 1st at 7pm

A Seussified Christmas Carol at The Claremont Opera House

A Seussified Christmas Carol is a comedy by Peter Bloedel. It’s a whimsical reinvention of Dickens’ most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from Bed-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale of glorious holiday cheer is similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with, if he ever had his way with the story. Learn More

“Thanks for Giving” at Center Meeting House in Newbury, Nov. 19 

Each year the Center Meeting House of Newbury has a THANKS FOR GIVING program on the Sunday before Thanksgiving to recognize an individual or group who has made life better here in Newbury and the Lake Sunapee region. This year’s focus is on LAND, LAKE & LORE. Each honoree is an environmental steward of one of those areas and each has just retired from heading a local nonprofit. Join us in recognizing Debbie Stanley of Ausbon Sargent for her work protecting the Land, June Fichter of the Lake Sunapee Protective Association for her work protecting the Lake, and Susan Warren of The Fells for her preservation of the Lore, history, of our area. The program is on Sunday, November 19th at 2PM in the Center Meeting House. After which everyone is invited for refreshments in the Vets Hall. Learn More

LSPA's Watershed Wise ~

Closing up for the season?

Thinking about winter preparations?

It's never too early to think about snow.

The fall is a great time to make your snow and ice management plans. Look for contractors that are SnowPro certified. The NH Green SnowPro program emphasizes specific methods which limit the use of salt that is used to manage snow and ice. Certified SnowPro professionals complete detailed coursework and pass an examination that stresses the importance of:

• How snow melt chemicals work

• The negative effects on over-use of salt

• Proper application rates of salt or non-chloride control products

• How to set, adjust, and test their equipment for proper application rates

Dock De-Icers ~

This month if you are into fall projects and working on docks and considering de-icers, please check out our website for information, guidelines plus lake safety and environmental concerns. Lake residents are encouraged, as they prepare for winter, to double check the wiring that connects to their docks and de-icers. Remember, regular inspection, testing, and maintenance can find electrical system deficiencies that permit electric currents to pass through the water. 

• Use a thermostat to run the de-icer only when the air temperature drops below freezing

• Use a timer - run the device for only 2 - 4 hours a day

• Set up your de-icer to form a narrow open water area around your dock 

• Point a circulator device in a vertical direction rather than at an angle towards the middle of the lake to minimize dangerously thin ice (use a purpose built bracket rather than ropes for easier adjustment - most manufacturers offer them as an accessory) 

2023 HOLIDAY PARTY

The Lake Sunapee Wine Society Steering Group invites you to our annual holiday dinner.

LOCATION: The Inn at Pleasant Lake, 853 Pleasant Street, New London, NH

DATE: December 10, 2023

TIME: Doors open at 6:00 pm

COST: $100 per person

The 4-course dinner will include two choices of passed hors d’oeuvres, plated salad, selected entrée, and dessert. Coffee and tea will be available upon request. The all-inclusive price of $100 per person includes wine, food, taxes, and service.

Registration and payment are required by Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

For more details and to register CLICK HERE

Questions? Please contact sunapeewine2020@gmail.com

To learn more, visit our website at https://lakesunapeewinesociety.com

Studio 34 invites you to a DANCE PARTY at The Livery in Sunapee Harbor.  

Saturday, November 25th ALL DAY is Small Business Saturday!

We are working on finalizing our Tri-Chamber Holiday Shop Local program, online gift giving guide and shop directory and our punch card system so YOU can get rewarded for shopping locally this season! Our goal is always to promote our small businesses and organizations through these initatives! Look for the registration heading out soon to businesses that would like to be included, listed and part of the Holiday action! Remember it's FREE to participate as a Chamber Member - it's included with your annual membership dues.