ISSUE NO. 386 / January 24, 2024

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

“Iconic Covered Bridge & Livery in early morning light on January 17th”.

Thank you to Joe Boyle, for sharing. 

At dusk this evening, the first full moon in 2024, dubbed the "Wolf Moon”, will rise in the east about 4:45 as the sun sets in the west! With luck, the skies will be clear to observe this rare and remarkable sight!

Though frigid weather was a clue, it’s official. LSPA declared “Ice In” on Lake Sunapee on January 19th!

For the 2023/24 winter season, ice-in has occurred on January 19th. LSPA has been recording ice-in dates on Lake Sunapee since 2015, with dates ranging from December 13th to January 23rd. Ice-in is defined as the date when Lake Sunapee has total ice coverage that remains frozen, without open water, for at least 48 hours. READ MORE

Friday, January 26th: Cosy Sheridan returns to the Sunapee Coffeehouse.

Cosy Sheridan has been called "one of the era's finest and most thoughtful singer/songwriters" She first appeared on the national folk scene in 1992 when she won the songwriting contests at The Kerrville Folk Festival and The Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Since then she has released 10 cds, written a one-woman-show and her music has appeared in books and film. She has taught songwriting, guitar and performance workshops at music camps for the past 15 years, including The Puget Sound Guitar Workshop and The Swannanoa Gathering. She is the director of The Moab Folk Camp in Moab, Utah.

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RECYCLED PERCUSSION 

Legendary New England drumming group is back in Claremont, NH!!!

You may have seen them impressing the judges on America’s Got Talent, or even seen them perform in Las Vegas, or maybe as they opened the 2017 Super Bowl or on their Emmy Award Winning TV show “Chaos & Kindness”! Maybe, just maybe, you are one of the few that have not seen this amazing show.

Whether it is your first time or your tenth, a Recycled Percussion show always rocks!

Don’t miss this show packed full of surprises and crowd favorites in an incredible turbo-charged performance. Be part of a one-of-a-kind show that took these guys all the

way to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas!

2 SHOWS ANNOUNCED: 3PM and 7:30PM on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Ticket Prices range from $37.50 -$47.50

On Sale Now!

Sunday, February 4th: Mary Fagan at JOSA

“ ...Billy Holiday in bell bottoms…" - Summit Daily News

"...Her voice will knock you off your chair!…" - Charlotte Observer

In her early years, with influences like Billy Holiday, Fats Waller, and Duke Ellington, Mary traveled much of the U.S., soaking up diverse musical styles all along the way. From New York to California, to Texas and New Orleans, she developed a style that is both gritty and pure. 

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Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office Closings - Wednesday - January 24th, 2024 for post-election work that needs to be completed. However, the Town Clerk's Office will be open from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to accept Candidate for Office filings only. No other transactions will be completed.

Math Volunteers at SCES

Sunapee Elementary school is looking for volunteers to come in 2 times a week to help with math support. Dates and times will be flexible. Math expertise not required!

If interested please contact Principal Patrick Gordon 603-763-5675 or pgordon@sunapeeschools.org

NOTICE: Active Forest Management Project

Expected to Begin Monday, January 22

The Dewey Meadow enhancement and restoration project will be starting on Monday, January 22nd. The Dewey Meadow is a town-owned conservation property across from Mount Royal Academy on Seven Hearths Lane. This project will restore the Dewey Meadow so it can continue to be maintained annually as an open meadow for wildlife and the public to enjoy. This project will also enhance views of Mount Sunapee from the upper fields and trail.

During the next three weeks, the Dewey Meadow property will be closed to the public from 6:30 AM-5:00 PM Monday – Friday until the project is completed sometime in early February.

Any questions or concerns please contact Matthias Nevins, Forester 603-568-7480 or mtnevins@meadowsendco.com

Everyone’s favorite dance competition for two nights at the Newport Opera House, Friday & Saturday, January 26th & 27th.

The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce & the Newport Opera House Association  present

DANCING WITH THE NEWPORT STARS: ALL-STARS

Friday & Saturday, 

January 26th & 27th, 2024

7:00pm

The Opera House stage sparkles with Newport’s finest dancing contestants...the All-Stars, each vying for the winner’s trophy! 

A winning couple will be chosen each night so be sure to vote for your favorites!

BUY TICKETS

"Have you heard? The date is set (for the wedding) and THE CAKE opens Jan 18. Make your reservations for the delicious drama at Shaker Bridge Theatre.

THE CAKE will go fast!  Get your taste before it's gone! "  

If you would like help with reservations,

email: boxoffice.shakerbridge@gmail.com 

or call our new number: 802 281 6848

Northern Stage: “Constellations” opens on January 24th.

What if you'd made a different choice? What if you'd said the thing that popped into your head just after you walked away? Nick Payne’s Olivier Award-winning modern romance Constellations follows Roland, a beekeeper, and Marianne, a scientist, from their first meeting through a multitude of possible futures, from marriage to heartbreak, through sickness and health, and back again, in a play that reveals the vast universe of possibilities in our lives.

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Films at the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth

Whatever the weather, local libraries offer programs for every age, from Book Clubs, to lectures & games.

The Abbott: Winter Reading Program

Richards Free Library

New England Quilts and The Stories They Tell

Thursday, February 15, at 4:30 pm

This event made possible by New Hampshire Humanities.

Pam Weeks will lead an exploration of quilts, their meaning, history, and stories. Participants are invited to bring one quilt for identification and/or story sharing.

Light refreshments will be offered.

Richards Free Library

Newbury: Jan. 29  Understanding Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us on Monday January 29th at 6pm at the Vets Hall to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources. *(Snow date Monday Feb 5th, 6pm) Presented by the Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts/New Hampshire.

Winter Hike for Families

Co-sponsored by The Fells and Lake Sunapee Protective Association

Saturday, January 27 at 2:00 pm 

Please join us for a family snowshoe walk, open to all ages, to observe the natural world and explore the out of doors in winter. This is a jointly run program between LSPA and the John Hay Estate at The Fells. After our hike there will be hot cocoa served inside the Gatehouse. Fells and LSPA members free, nonmembers $5 per person. *Meets at The Fells Gatehouse

Click here to register.

Last Thursday night, the Sunapee Fire Dept. answered the call when a fierce 5-alarm fire struck the Lake Sunapee Manor on Prospect Hill Road in Georges Mills. Neighboring Fire Depts. quickly joined forces and worked thru the night to safely evacuate all residents and extinguish the blaze.  Despite the frigid temperatures, neighbors rallied round to provide shelter for those displaced and warm food & beverages for the firefighters. As of this writing, cause of the fire is unknown. Our appreciation to Barbara Chalmers for sharing this history of the Lake Sunapee Manor.

A SUNAPEE LANDMARK LOST

Last night, the only surviving 19th century Lake Sunapee hotel from the grand resort era burned down. It has been recently known as Lake Sunapee Manor, a 14-unit apartment building at 27 Prospect Hill Road in Georges Mills. The Sunapee Fire Department with assistance from many other fire departments worked to control the blaze through the night. All occupants got out safely.

Many may remember this as Conrad Manor, that operated from 1954 to 1967 as a hotel / ski lodge and restaurant run by John T. Conrad. He turned the attached stable into THE BARN, a dance hall where local bands played rock’n roll in the 1960s. The main building was built in 1880 by Willard Chase and his brother-in-law Alfred Martin. Called Pleasant Home, it was Georges Mills first summer hotel. The 3-story wing with the mansard roof was added by Chase & Martin for more guest rooms in 1889. Pleasant Home was known for its great food and many guests stayed for the whole summer season. During the 1920s to 1940s, the hotel changed hands a few times and was renamed Grand View, Hutton’s Tavern, Slade’s Inn, and finally Harbor House before it became Conrad Manor. Posted are photos of the burned building and two from its glory days. Sunapee Historical Society Facebook

HOW TO HELP THOSE EFFECTED BY THE FIRE

Thanks, so much, to the MANY people who have offered to help and to those who have already sent gift cards, food, and clothing to those who were affected by Friday night's fire in Georges Mills. We were told over and over that just knowing people cared made a big difference.

There were 12 units, housing 19 individuals. No children were living in the building.  

While some have found it, there are still people looking for permanent housing. If you know of any affordable housing in the area, please let me know.

Specific items lost in the fire were

1. Steel-toed work boots size 13 & socks

2. Milwaukee 18v tool set & carpentry tools

3, Carhart jacket XL

4. Long sleeved shirts women's M, L, 0X & 2X

5. Long sleeved shirts men's M, L, XL & 2X

6. Pants/jeans/sweatpants assorted adult sizes

Now that people have a place to live, we will be looking for furniture in good condition. However, we need a place to collect it. Does anyone have dry storage that people could drop off and pick up furnishings as needed?

Some people have no way to cook or refrigerate right now. Restaurant cards (pizza/McDonalds/Dunkin) would be very helpful.

Gift cards - Walmart, Amazon and Target gift cards can be used to re-stock the basics. Grocery cards can stock the cupboards and gas cards can help get people back and forth while they search for housing and re-establish their lives.

Please email me at welfare@town.sunapee.nh.us for any offers, questions or concerns. Thanks, again for all your support!

Laura Trow

Sunapee Welfare Administrator

603-763-2212

The Lake Sunapee Region Chamber recently announced that Project Sunapee is one of the nominees for "Nonprofit of the Year 2023” award in recognition of their support & sponsorship of the hugely successful Sunapee Farmers Market!

Winners of each of the Chamber Awards will be announced at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 30th, 6-8 pm at the Draper Room at Eastman. Register to Attend.

The Project Sunapee Board and The Farmers Market Committee are both humbled and proud to have been recognized for this endeavor.

We welcome receipt of your snow photos to share in “Happenings". Send to info@projectsunapee.org.