June 28, Sunday ~ Sunapee Lions Club Collectible Car Show - 300 classic and antique cars and trucks on display at Mount Sunapee Resort. Free aerial sky ride with paid admission. $5 admission, 12 and under free. $10 to enter a vehicle. Contact Jim Currier, 603-763-9764 (jpcurrier@myfairpoint.net) or Steve White, 603-763-3111, (booboy3@myfairpoint.net) or on their web site at www.new-hampshire.com/lions. June 28, Sunday ~ Aerial Sky Ride - Ride the Sunapee Express chair to Mount Sunapee's 2,743' summit for a spectacular view.  10:00am - 4:30pm.  Weather permitting. 603-763-3500, www.mountsunapee.com. June 28, Sunday ~ Animal Attractions Sculpture Opening Benefit Celebration - 6pm; Take in this all new animal themed sculpture exhibit curated by Eric Johnson. View animal forms of all shapes, sizes, fabrications and distinctions displayed in the Main House Gallery and on the grounds. Visit with the artists, go on a tour and enjoy champagne and a delightful array of accompaniments. Late June gardens are magnificent. You won't want to miss this early summer fund raiser! $50 per person, for reservations call 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Proceeds benefit the beautiful gardens, estate and mission of The Fells “… to preserve and share the Hay family estate through education in history, horticulture and the environment.” The Fells, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For more information visit at www.thefells.org. June 29, Monday ~ “Suds”  at New London Barn Playhouse; The rocking 60's musical soap opera about a lovelorn teenager visited in a laundromat by her guardian angels.  Featuring some of the best “girl-group” hits like Chapel of Love, Please Mr. Postman, and R-E-S-P-E-C-T!  An all out fabulously rocking evening.  8  p.m.  $29.50 (under 16 - $20)  For information:603-526-6710. www.nlbarn.org June 30, Tuesday ~  NorthEast Shakespeare Ensemble (NESE) presents Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT at the Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, NH; 8 pm; A tragiccomedy in two acts, Beckett's first major pkay, with its combination of music hall, poetry and dramatic tension, changed forever audiences' expectations of live theatre. Tickets: Adults - $30; Students $16; Groups of 8 or more - $25. Box Office - 448 -0400 or online: www.lebanonoperahouse.org;  See noted dates for additional performances of GODOT on  7/2 & 7/4. NESE information at www.NESEtheatre.org; WAITING FOR GODOT is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. June 30, Tuesday - July 5, Sunday ~ “She Loves Me”  New London Barn Playhouse; A musical retelling of the movies The Shop Around the Corner and You've Got Mail.  The plot revolves around shop workers George and  Amalia who, despite being consistently at odds with each other at work, are unaware that each is the other's secret pen pal met through lonely-hearts ads.  Featuring book and score by the authors of Fiddler on the Roof. Tues.-Sat. 8p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $29.50 (under 16 - $20); Wed. Matinee 2 p.m. $23.50 (under 16-$15.00.)  For information: 603-526-6710, www.nlbarn.org   July, 2009 July 1, Wednesday ~ NorthEast Shakespeare Ensemble (NESE) presents COMEDY OF ERRORS at the Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, NH; 2 pm; From its darkopening to happy ending, COMEDY is the lively story of two sets of identical twins whose wildly humorous mishaps based on mistaken identities, convince the participants that either they, or everyone around them, have gone mad; Tickets: Adults - $30; Students $16; Groups of 8 or more - $25. Box Office - 448 -0400 or online: www.lebanonoperahouse.org;  See noted dates for additional performance of COMEDY on 7/3. NESE information at www.NESEtheatre.org July 2, Thursday ~"Really Rosie”  New London Barn Playhouse - Children's Theater Series  Carole King and Maurice Sendak's  musical about Rosie, the “sassiest girl from Avenue P.”   11 a.m. and 2  p.m.  Kids 2 thru 10 pay your age, kids over 10 and all adults $10.00 (under 2 free.) For information: 603-526-6710. www.nlbarn.org July 2, Thursday ~  A SUNAPEE CRACKERBARREL TALK - “Working at summer jobs in Sunapee Harbor”; 7pm;  A fun, informal conversation with people who worked at the Woodbine Cottage, the Ben Mere Hotel and The Anchorage; FREE. Sunapee Historical Society; Location: Sunapee Historical Society Museum, Sunapee Harbor. July 2, Thursday ~ NorthEast Shakespeare Ensemble (NESE) presents Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT at the Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, NH; 8 pm; A tragiccomedy in two acts, Beckett's first major pkay, with its combination of music hall, poetry and dramatic tension, changed forever audiences' expectations of live theatre. Tickets: Adults - $30; Students $16; Groups of 8 or more - $25. Box Office - 448 -0400 or online: www.lebanonoperahouse.org;  See noted dates for additional performances of GODOT on  7/2 & 7/4. NESE information at www.NESEtheatre.org; WAITING FOR GODOT is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. July 3, Friday ~ ~ NorthEast Shakespeare Ensemble (NESE) presents COMEDY OF ERRORS at the Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, NH; 8 pm; From its darkopening to happy ending, COMEDY is the lively story of two sets of identical twins whose wildly humorous mishaps based on mistaken identities, convince the participants that either they, or everyone around them, have gone mad; Tickets: Adults - $30; Students $16; Groups of 8 or more - $25. Box Office - 448 -0400 or online: www.lebanonoperahouse.org;  See noted dates for additional performance of COMEDY on 7/3. NESE information at www.NESEtheatre.org July 3, Friday ~ FREE Band Concerts on the Common series  with Mach Turtle, playing on their roots in classic rock with originals as well as a wide array of covers ranging from Aerosmith to Jimmy Buffett; Something for everyone ! Sponsored by New London Barn Playhouse and Sugar River Bank; 6:30 pm, Mary D. Haddad Bandstand, Sargent Common (New London, NH); Bring your picnic basket, blankets and lawn chairs; In case of rain, concerts will be held at the Whipple Memorial Hall (brick building) adjacent to the Sargent Common July 4, Saturday ~ Andover's  July 4th Celebration begins with the Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast, 7 - 10 am, 8 am registration, 9 am start for the Firecracker Race at Blackwater Park, 10:15 am race awards; 9 - 11 am parade registration at Proctor Field House with "Old Memories" theme, 12 Noon parade start; 10 am opening ceremomies at reviewing stand include flag raising by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, invocation & National Anthem; Kearsarge Community Band at reviewing stand from 10:30 - 11:15 am simultaneous judging of entries; 11:00 am forming of Children's Parade at Pro-Claim Building - judging at 11;30; one-wheelers perform11:15 am  Patriotic Medley, 12 noon; Barnyard Bingo at 1 pm;  Long-Tail Monkeys - 1:15 - 2 pm; "Muchachos" Band Concert;  2 - 2:30 pm --all at  Reviewing Stand;   Ice Cream Social on the Village Green - 7 - 8 pm; Fireworks at dusk (rain date is July 6 for fireworks only) July 4, Saturday ~ Sunapee Annual Community Parade is Feeling the Beat !  Parade begins at St. Joachim's Catholic Church with a music theme.  Create a float of your favorite band or bring out your inner Elvis, Hannah Montana or the local favorite, Steven Tyler.  The parade goes through Sunapee Harbor along Central Street (blocked at intersections); Awards for the best float; To register, call Scott Blewitt at 863-0336; Also calling all gators-bring your John Deere Gator to participate in the parade! Call Scott for details. July 4, Saturday ~ Sunapee Fireworks at 9:15 pm at Sunapee Harbor, the best viewable location for the 2009 fireworks, rain date on July 10th; Scavenger hunt for families--meet at the Ben Mere Gazebo at 7 pm to begin your walking scavenger hunt sponsored by the Abbot Library; Flare night as well where property owners along the shores of the lake light flares at water's edge creating a red glow rimming the lake;  Fireworks funded entirely by donations; Call Scott at 603-863-0336 July 4, Saturday ~ Pleasant Lake Fireworks begin approximately 9 pm, preceeded by flare lighting around the lake (New London) CHECK CALENDAR AGAIN as additional  4TH OF JULY EVENTS are confirmed. July 4, Saturday ~ NorthEast Shakespeare Ensemble (NESE) presents Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT at the Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, NH; 8 pm; A tragiccomedy in two acts, Beckett's first major play, with its combination of music hall, poetry and dramatic tension, changed forever audiences' expectations of live theatre. Tickets: Adults - $30; Students $16; Groups of 8 or more - $25. Box Office - 448 -0400 or online: www.lebanonoperahouse.org; NESE information at www.NESEtheatre.org; WAITING FOR GODOT is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. July 5 - September 6,  Sunday and Tuesday afternoons ~ Quilts: Antique to Contemporary, 2nd Annual Exhibit; Location: Scytheville House and Griffin Barn; This exhibit will feature antique quilts from the NLHS collections, area collectors, and the work of contemporary textile artists from the region. Sponsored by the New London Historical Society. Free and open to the public; www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org. July 5 - October 11, NEW LONDON THEN AND NOW – A PICTORIAL EXHIBIT; Location: Carriage Shed at the New London Historical Society, 179 Little Sunapee Road, (New London);  Standing on the corner of “here and now” in New London, look at what you might have seen on the same spot 100 years ago; This exhibit features photographs from the NLHS collections and Town Archives, and the work of contemporary area artists; Free and open to the public July 7, Tuesday ~ Adventure Learning with LSPA: Nature Detectives, 10-11:30am; Join Kathleen Stowell, Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on nature adventure at The Fells. Children learn while enjoying stories, games, art projects and sing-alongs. Wrap up with an easy hike on the beautiful Fells trail system. Designed for ages 3-5 with caregiver. Members free, nonmembers pay daily Fells admission at the Welcome Kiosk day of class. Pre-registration not required. Meet on The Fells Main House Veranda, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH; www.thefells.org Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. July 7, Tuesday ~ Historic Lake Sunapee Cruise - 4:30-6pm; Hearty hors d'oeuvres and cash bar aboard the MV Mt. Sunapee II set the scene for this private cruise around Lake Sunapee. Enjoy a narration tailored especially for this year's excursion. Meet at Sunapee Harbor Boat Launch. Advance reservations and payment required. Members $35, nonmembers $40, limit of 60. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3. For additional information visit www.thefells.org. Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. July 7, Tuesday - July 12, Sunday ~ “South Pacific” New London Barn Playhouse;  One of Rodgers and Hammerstein's greatest musicals!  The optimist, Nellie Forbush, faces her prejudices as she falls in love on a remote island during World War II. Tues.-Sat. 8p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $29.50 (under 16 - $20); Wed. and special Saturday Family Matinee 2 p.m.  $23.50 (under 16-$15.00.)  For information: 603-526-6710.  www.nlbarn.org July 8, Wednesday ~ Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice - Over the Moon...Under the Stars..."An Affair to Remember" fundraiser; Join in support of the home healthcare and caring of a wonderful team; 5:30 pm; Rowett Estate, Seamans Road, (New London); Dine under the stars; music over the generations; Auction of 12 exquisite items; $75 per person; call 526-2191; www.lakesunapeevna.org July 8, Wednesday ~ Adventure Learning with LSPA: Watershed Investigators, 10-noon; Join Kathleen Stowell, Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on nature adventures at The Fells. Children learn through stories, games, art projects, songs and hikes on the beautiful Fells trail system. Designed for ages 6-9. Members free, nonmembers pay daily Fells admission at the Welcome Kiosk day of class. Pre-registration not required. Meet on The Fells Main House Veranda, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH; www.thefells.org;  Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. July 8, Wednesday - July 10, Friday ~ Landscape Painting at The Fells, 10am-3pm; Capture the beauty of The Fells on canvas in a plein air workshop taught by Aline Ordman, award winning signature member of the Pastel Society of American. Learn through one on one instruction as well as group critique. An instructor for more than 20 years Aline concentrates on understanding color through exploration of values and shapes created by the play of light in nature. Work in either pastels or oils. For more information about Aline vist her website, www.alineordman.com" www.alineordman.com. Bring your own lunch and supplies. Members $200, nonmembers $225. To register call 603-763-4789 ext.3, limit of 16. Meet at The Fells Main House, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For more information visit www.thefells.org. July 10, Friday ~ Children's Storytelling Session, “Pocahontas” 10:00 a.m.-12 pm; Tracy Memorial Library, sponsored by New London Barn Playhouse featuring the cast of the upcoming Children's Series production.  Storytelling, art activity and snack.  Free admission.  For information: 603-526-6710;  www.nlbarn.org July 10, Friday ~ FREE Band Concerts on the Common series with High Ground, playing a boot scootin' top 40's country band; Sponsored by Pizza Chef and Barton Insurance Agency, Inc.; 6:30 pm, Mary D. Haddad Bandstand, Sargent Common (New London, NH); Bring your picnic basket, blankets and lawn chairs; In case of rain, concerts will be held at the Whipple Memorial Hall (brick building) adjacent to the Sargent Common July 10, Friday ~ “ One Enchanted Evening . . .”  A Party and Fundraiser for the New London Barn Playhouse- 5pm; A romantically themed party celebrating the Barn's 77th Season.  Great food, music and entertainment.  Phillips Barn, at the New London Historical Society, 179 Little Sunapee Road, (New London);  For ticket information, call Wynne DeMille at 526-6572 or e-mail info@nlbarn.org. July 11 - 12, Saturday - Sunday ~ Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum 10th Annual Inter-tribal POWWOW: A celebration of diversit and Native cultue.  Graceful and athletic dancers in colorful regalia and intricate jewelry and decorations perform; Participant Feast (drummers, dancers and their families) and Informal Dance on Saturday night; Fun, food & crafts for the entire family and free admission to the galleries; Kearsarge Mountain Road, (Warner);  For more information, call 456-2600 or www.indianmuseum.org July 11, Saturday ~ Waitomo Caves Choir New Zealand International Tour 2009 performs at Proctor Academy - Meeting House (Andover); 7:30 pm; $8 July 11, Saturday - July 12, Sunday ~ Thank You, Newbury! - dawn to dusk Main House open 10am-4pm; The Fells is proud to be part of Newbury's historic heritage and civic-minded spirit, and we gladly extend an invitation to Newbury residents, town employees, civic volunteers, and their immediate families, to tour the gardens, trails, and Main House of The Fells, free of charge throughout this weekend. Please check in at the Kiosk to register for a drawing for a free family membership. The Fells, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For more information call 603-763-4789 ext. 3. or visit www.thefells.org July 13, Monday ~ “Suds”  New London Barn Playhouse - The rocking 60's musical soap opera about a lovelorn teenager visited in a laundromat by her guardian angels.  Featuring some of the best “girl-group” hits like Chapel of Love, Please Mr. Postman, and R-E-S-P-E-C-T!  An all out fabulously rocking evening. 2 &  8  p.m. $23.50/$29.50 (under 16 - $15/$20) For information: 603-526-6710. www.nlbarn.org July 14, Tuesday ~ Adventure Learning with LSPA: Nature Detectives, 10-11:30am; Join Kathleen Stowell, Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on nature adventure at The Fells. Children learn through stories, games, art projects and sing-alongs. Wrap up with an easy hike on the beautiful Fells trail system. Designed for ages 3-5 with caregiver. Members free, nonmembers pay daily Fells admission at the Welcome Kiosk day of class. Pre-registration not required. Meet on The Fells Main House Veranda, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. July 14-19, Tuesday - Sunday ~  “South Pacific” New London Barn Playhouse - One of Rodgers and Hammerstein's greatest musicals!  The optimist, Nellie Forbush, faces her prejudices as she falls  in love on a remote island during World War II. Tues.-Sat. 8p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $29.50 (under 16 - $20); Wed. Matinee 2 p.m.  $23.50 (under 16-$15.00.)  For information: 603-526-6710; www.nlbarn.org July 15, Wednesday ~ Adventure Learning with LSPA: Watershed Investigators, 10-noon;  Join Kathleen Stowell, Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on nature adventures at The Fells. Children learn through stories, games, art projects, songs and hikes on the beautiful Fells trail system. Designed for ages 6-9. Members free, nonmembers pay daily Fells admission at the Welcome Kiosk day of class. Pre-registration not required. Meet on The Fells Main House Veranda, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. July 16, Thursday ~ “Pocahontas” New London Barn Playhouse - Children's Theater Series - Young Pocahontas enjoys playing tricks and games but grows into a hero in this inspiring tale. 11 a.m. and 2  p.m.  Kids 2 thru 10 pay your age, kids over 10 and all adults $10.00 (under 2 free.) For information: 603-526-6710. www.nlbarn.org July 16, Thursday ~ A SUNAPEE CRACKERBARREL TALK, 7pm - “Arthur Slade, growing up with hotels”. An interesting, informal conversation with someone whose family ran the Elm Lodge, Ben Mere and Burkehaven Hotels; FREE; Sunapee Historical Society.; Location: Sunapee Historical Society Museum, Sunapee Harbor; July 16, Thursday ~ CANTUS, Summer Music Associates is thrilled to present Cantus, one of America’s most outstanding professional male vocal ensembles. This group of nine musicians based at St Olaf’s College in MN has performed throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Their program will include a wide selection of classical, contemporary, spirituals and folk music from many periods and countries. This is a concert treat not to be missed,  7:30 PM THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, NEW LONDON, NH; Tickets available by mail from Summer Music Associates, PO Box 603, New London, NH 03257 and on sale at Morgan Hill Bookstore,  253 Main Street, New London or Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce's New London Information Booth, 328 Main Street, New London-526-6575; cash/check only; Information: 526--8234; www.summermusicassociates.org    July 17, Friday ~ FREE Band Concerts on the Common series with Kearsarge Community Band, our "hometown band" playing a lively performance of familiar songs; Sponsored by Chadwick Funeral Services; 6:30 pm, Mary D. Haddad Bandstand, Sargent Common (New London, NH); Bring your picnic basket, blankets and lawn chairs; In case of rain, concerts will be held at the Whipple Memorial Hall (brick building) adjacent to the Sargent Common July 18, Saturday ~ Charlestown's Townwide Yard Sale Day -- 17th annual yard sale wi;; line both sides of Main Street and take place through all other areas of town; Maps will be available on Main Street for all outlying sales locations; Antiques, bargains and fun for everyone; Spend a happy day in a small NH village and discover a treasure; Refreshments available; NH Route 12 is also Main Street in Charlestown, from MAm take I-91 north to exit 7 an follow signs to Charlestown; Information from Patricia Royce, 603-826-4831 July 20, Monday - July 24, Thursday ~ Children's Art in Nature Camp-Sculpture Explorations;  9am-12:30pm; For ages 6-11 this camp focuses on nurturing the artistic creativity of the campers while exploring and learning about our natural world. Students create sculptural projects from clay, wood, stone and paper based on the 2009 Animal Attractions sculpture exhibit at The Fells. Culminates with a student art show and reception. Directed by Rhode Island School of Design trained Lawre Goodnow. Students bring completed art work and all supplies home. Members $150, non-members $175. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit of 12. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information call 603-763-4789 ext. 3 or visit www.thefells.org. July 21, Tuesday ~ Adventure Learning with LSPA: Nature Detectives, 10-11:30am; Join Kathleen Stowell, Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on nature adventure at The Fells. Children learn through stories, games, art projects and sing-alongs. Wrap up with an easy hike on the beautiful Fells trail system. Designed for ages 3-5 with caregiver. Members free, nonmembers pay daily Fells admission at the Welcome Kiosk day of class. Pre-registration not required. Meet on The Fells Main House Veranda, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. July 21, Tuesday - July 23, Thursday ~ Teen Artists (ages 12-15)-Drawing in Pencil, 2-4pm; Using the beautiful backdrop of The Fells for inspiration, aspiring artists create drawings with a variety of pencils to achieve desired effects of black and white with shades of gray. Composition and technique are taught through demonstration, discussion and examination of work. All abilities welcome. For additional information contact Lawre Goodnow at lawre@proctornet.com. Members $75, nonmembers $85. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit of 6. Meet at The Fells Main House classroom, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information visit www.thefells.org. July 2, Tuesday - July 26, Sunday ~ “Art” New London Barn Playhouse -  Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for best play, a wickedly funny and provocative look at friendship and art. Tues.-Sat. 8p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $29.50 (under 16 - $20); Wed. Matinee 2 p.m.  $23.50 (under 16-$15.00.)  For information: 603-526-6710.  www.nlbarn.org July 22, Wednesday ~ Adventure Learning with LSPA: Watershed Investigators, 10-noon; Join Kathleen Stowell, Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on nature adventures at The Fells. Children learn through stories, games, art projects, songs and hikes on the beautiful Fells trail system. Designed for ages 6-9. Members free, nonmembers pay daily Fells admission at the Welcome Kiosk day of class. Pre-registration not required. Meet on The Fells Main House Veranda, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. July 24, Friday - July 26, Sunday ~Artists Weekend at The Fells, 10am-4pm; Juried New England artists paint en plein air in the beautiful Fells gardens. Stroll the grounds, observe the artists while they paint, ask them about their techniques and inspiration. Concludes on Sunday with a Wet Paint Sale and reception with the artists from 3-4pm. 456 Route 103A, Newbury, New Hampshire. For information call, 603-763-4789, ext. 3 or visit www.thefells.org. July 25, Saturday ~ 43rd Annual Antique Show and Sale featuring select New England dealers, produced by the New London Garden Club; Town Green on Main Street, (New London); 9 am - 4 pm, donation $5.; Early admission available 8 am - 9 am, donation $20.; Plants and flower arrangements for sale; Delicious homemade lunch and snacks at the "Garden Cafe" booth; Proceeds from ticket sales are used to support local civic beautification projects and UNH scholarships; Information: Sally Berquist, 763-4098 or Bonnie Guterl, 763-2840 (New London) July 25-26, Saturday - Sunday ~: Aerial Sky Ride - Ride the Sunapee Express chair to Mount Sunapee's 2,743' summit for a spectacular view.  10:00am - 4:30pm.  Weather permitting. 603-763-3500, www.mountsunapee.com. July 25, Saturday ~ Trail-Walk Series: Good Bugs/Bad Bugs, 10am-noon; Most of the insects that call your yard home are beneficial or benign-they pollinate plants, aerate the soil and consume debris. Then there are the bad bugs, like white grubs, scale, aphids and the invasive Hemlock Wooly Adelgid and Asian longhorn beetle. Walk through The Fells gardens with Fells Assistant Gardener Tressa Gaffney to learn to identify some common New Hampshire bugs and how to naturally create a healthy balance in your garden. Members free, nonmembers pay Fells daily admission at The Fells Welcome Kiosk. Pre-registration not required. Rain or shine. Meet at The Fells Welcome Kiosk, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information call 603-763-4789 ext. 3 or visit www.thefells.org. July 27, Monday - July 31, Friday ~ Children's Art in Nature Camp-Wildlife Art, 9am-12:30pm; For ages 6-11 this camp focuses on nurturing the artistic creativity of the campers while exploring and learning about our natural world. Focus is on depicting indigenous animals in the landscape, working with acrlic and pastels, exploring artists such as James Audubon and Martin Johnson. Culminates with a student art show and reception. Directed Rhode Island School of Design trained by Lawre Goodnow. Students bring completed art work and all supplies home. Members $150, non-members $175. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit of 12. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information visit www.thefells.org. July 28, Tuesday and July 30, Thursday ~ Teen Artists (ages 12-15)-Working with Pastels - 2-4pm; Using the beautiful backdrop of The Fells for inspiration, aspiring artists create pastel drawings, learning to create differing light effects through use of color. Composition and technique are taught through demonstration, discussion and examination of work. All abilities welcome. For additional information contact Lawre Goodnow at lawre@proctornet.com. Members $75, nonmembers $85. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit of 6. Meet at The Fells Main House classroom, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information visit www.thefells.org. July 28-August 2, Tuesday - Sunday ~  “The Producers”  New London Barn Playhouse - The hilarious musical adaptation of Mel Brooks' classic movie about two down-and-out producers trying to stage the perfect flop.  This musical won a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards in 2001 and is a region premiere! Tues.-Sat. 8p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $29.50 (under 16 - $20); Wed.  Matinee 2 p.m.  $23.50 (under 16-$15.00.)  For information: 603-526-6710;  www.nlbarn.org July 30, Thursday ~ “WILD GOOSE WATERS FROM ABOVE”; 7pm;  Babe Sargent and Ron Garceau presenting a coffee-table book published this year by SooNipi Publishing Co. Fantastic aerial photographs of the entire shoreline of Lake Sunapee taken by John & Babe Sargent in 1949-50. Signed copies will be for sale. Sunapee Historical Society & LSPA; Location: LSPA, Knowlton House, Sunapee Harbor. July 31, Friday ~  Children's Storytelling Session, “Captain Bree and her Lady Pirates” 10 am-12 pm - Tracy Memorial Library, sponsored by New London Barn Playhouse featuring the cast of the upcoming Children's Series production.  Storytelling, art activity and snack. Free Admission.  For information: 603-526-6710. www.nlbarn.org July 31, Friday ~ FREE Band Concerts on the Common series with Brass Connection, Connect with the "top of the class" brass; Sponsored by Hilary Cleveland and Colby Real Estate; 6:30 pm, Mary D. Haddad Bandstand, Sargent Common (New London, NH); Bring your picnic basket, blankets and lawn chairs; In case of rain, concerts will be held at the Whipple Memorial Hall (brick building) adjacent to the Sargent Common August, 2009 August 1-9, Saturday through following Sunday ~76th Annual League of NH Craftsmen's Fair - Over 200 booths of juried artists; Mount Sunapee Resort, Route 103, (Newbury, NH);  Demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions and performances.  Food court.  10am - 5pm daily.  $10 adults, $8 seniors, 12 and under free.  603-224-3375. Information and discounted tickets at www.nhcrafts.org August 1-9, Saturday through following Sunday ~ Aerial Sky Ride - Ride the Sunapee Express chair to Mount Sunapee's 2,743' summit for a spectacular view.  10:00am - 4:30pm.  Weather permitting. 603-763-3500, www.mountsunapee.com. August 2, Sunday ~ “VANISHING NEWBURY”; 2pm-Presented By Tracy Messer, historian and author. The 1858 map of Newbury shows approximately 205 buildings of which only 110 remain. At one time Newbury had 14 public school buildings and seven mills, none of which are in use today for their intended purpose. Only one of the three churches survived, and now one post office serves the town compared to the five of yesteryear. Our speaker will include some “then and now” contrasts as he addresses the loss of more than 200 public and private buildings in the town. Presented by the Newbury Historical Society.;  Location: Newbury Town Office Building; www.newburyhistorical.org. August 3, Monday ~ “Suds”  New London Barn Playhouse - The rocking 60's musical soap opera about a lovelorn teenager visited in a laundromat by her guardian angels.  Featuring some of the best “girl-group” hits like Chapel of Love, Please Mr. Postman, and  R-E-S-P-E-C-T!  An all-out fabulously rocking evening.  2 &  8  pm;  $23.50/$29.50 (under 16 - $15/$20)  For information: 603-526-6710; www.nlbarn.org August 4-9, Tuesday - Sunday ~ “The Producers”  New London Barn Playhouse - The hilarious musical adaptation of Mel Brooks' classic movie about two down-and-out producers trying to stage the perfect flop.  This musical won a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards in 2001 and is a region premiere! Tues.-Sat. 8p.m., Sun. 5 pm; $29.50 (under 16 - $20); Wed.  Matinee 2 pm;  $23.50 (under 16-$15.00.)  For information: 603-526-6710; www.nlbarn.org   August 6 - 9, Thursday - Sunday ~ New London Hospital's 85th Annual HOSPITAL DAYS; Midway rides and games, Music, Pancake Breakfast on Saturday; PARADE on Saturday;more details to follow; 526-5232; www.newlondonhospital.org August 6, Thursday ~ “Captain Bree and her Lady Pirates” New London Barn Playhouse - Children's Series - A swashbuckling musical about a band of lady pirates who capture a British ship, hold the snooty passengers ransom, and sing and dance their way into our hearts! 11 am and 2  pm;  Kids 2 thru 10 pay your age, kids over 10 and all adults $10.00 (under 2 free.) For information: 603-526-6710  www.nlbarn.org August 6, Thursday ~  A SUNAPEE CRACKERBARREL TALK - “The Islands of Lake Sunapee”; 7pm;. Slideshow and discussion of Great Island, Star Island, Little Island, Emerald Island, and Isle of Pines; FREE. Sunapee Historical Society; Location: Sunapee Historical Society Museum, Sunapee Harbor. August 6, Saturday ~ WALDEN CHAMBER PLAYERS are welcomed back by Summer Music Associaties for a return engagement.  Founded thirteen years ago, they have developed a year round schedule of performance in the northeastern states.  This chamber music concert will feature Shubert's beloved Trout piano quintet; also Haydn's piano trio op 49 in D minor and Mendelssohn's piano trio in G major, `Gypsy Trio”; 7:30 pm at The First Baptist Church,  (New London, NH);  Tickets available by mail from Summer Music Associates, PO Box 603, New London, NH 03257 and on sale at Morgan Hill Bookstore, 253 Main Street, New London or Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce's New London Information Booth, 328 Main Street, New London; cash/check only; Information: 526--8234; www.summermusicassociates.org    August 8, Saturday ~ The Fells 10th Benefit Auction,  5-9pm; This premier benefit event with auctioneer Emory Sanders begins with a silent auction, passed hors d'oeuvres and refreshing cocktails at 5pm, followed by a live auction at 6:30 under the tent on the Rose Terrace. Great food, the camaraderie of Fells supporters and an absolutely amazing selection of auction items awaits! There is something for everyone including vacations, art, jewelry, fine dining, professional services, “stuff” for families and more. $60 per person, reservations required. Have a special item to donate? 456 Route 103A, (Newbury); Call 603-763-4789 ext. 3. For more information visit www.thefells.org. August 9, Sunday ~ LOVE YOUR LAKES DAY AND ANTIQUE BOAT PARADE; 10 am - 2 pm; The LSPA Annual Antique Boat Parade. Activities and exhibits in the harbor and under the tent -a tradition for over 25 years! The whole family can enjoy the events in the harbor, learn about lake ecology, and view a unique fleet of lovingly restored antique and classic boats; Location: The docks at Sunapee Harbor August 9, Sunday ~ Sunapee Historical Society Annual Meeting. Program will be: “WILD GOOSE WATERS FROM ABOVE” 3:00 p.m.- Babe Sargent and Ron Garceau presenting a coffee-table book published this year by SooNipi Publishing Co. Fantastic aerial photographs of the entire shoreline of Lake Sunapee taken by John & Babe Sargent in 1949-50. Signed copies will be for sale. Sunapee Historical Society; Location: Sunapee Historical Society Museum, Sunapee Harbor. August 10, Monday - August 14, Friday ~ Children's Art in Nature Camp-Sculpture Explorations, 9am-12:30pm; For ages 6-11 this camp focuses on nurturing the artistic creativity of campers while exploring and learning about our natural world. Students create sculptural projects from clay, wood, stone and paper based on the 2009 Animal Attractions sculpture exhibit at The Fells. Culminates with a student art show and reception. Directed by Rhode Island School of Design trained Lawre Goodnow. Students bring completed art work and all supplies home. Members $150, non-members $175. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit of 12. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information visit www.thefells.org. August 11, Tuesday and August 13, Thursday ~ Teen Artists (ages 12-15)-Painting with Acrylics, Thick and Textural, 2-4pm; Using the beautiful backdrop of The Fells for inspiration, aspiring artists create paintings in acylic using a palette knife. Composition and technique are taught through demonstration, discussion and examination of work. All abilities welcome. For additional information contact Lawre Goodnow at lawre@proctornet.com. Members $75, nonmembers $85. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit of 6. Meet at The Fells Main House classroom, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information visit www.thefells.org. August 11-16, Tuesday - Sunday ~ “Anything Goes” New London Barn Playhouse - The score is the star of this classic Cole Porter musical:  I Get a Kick Out of You, You're the Top and Anything Goes are  among the memorable tunes sung by this cast of characters aboard a ship bound for London. Tues.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 5 pm; $29.50 (under 16 - $20);  Wednesday and Special Saturday Family Matinee 2 pm;  $23.50 (under 16-$15.00.)  For information: 603-526-6710  www.nlbarn.org August 12, Wednesday ~ Nature Tales, 11am-noon; Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy story time with LSPA Education Director Kathleen Stowell. Stories, outdoor exploration and fun for young children and their caregivers! Fells or LSPA members free, nonmembers pay Fells daily admission at The Fells Welcome Kiosk. Pre-registration not required. Meet on The Fells Main House Veranda, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH; www.thefells.org;  Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association August 13, Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. - “TURN OF TWO CENTURIES: THE HISTORIC SUMMER COTTAGES OF LAKE SUNAPEE” - 7pm;. Presented by Nancy Dutton and Midge Eliassen, historians. Come and enjoy this unique slide presentation, including anecdotes, history and people of the early summer cottages, some of which have been preserved to today. Sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. Free. (Repeat of May 26th program) ;Location: LSPA, Knowlton House, Sunapee Harbor. August 14, Friday ~ Children's Storytelling Session, “High School Musical” 10:00 am- noon; Tracy Memorial Library, sponsored by New London Barn Playhouse featuring the cast of the upcoming Children's Series production.  Storytelling, art activity and snack. Free Admission.  For information: 603-526-6710; www.nlbarn.org August 14, Friday ~ Trail-Walk Series: The Amazing Monarch Butterfly, 10am - noon;  Have you ever wondered about the Danaus plexippus (Monarch butterfly)-it's characteristics range, diet, life cycle or behavior? Join trail guide Angela Neilson to learn all about Monarchs while you explore The Fells milkweed meadow, a popular monarch habitat. Members free, nonmembers pay Fells daily admission at The Fells Welcome Kiosk. Pre-registration not required. Rain or shine. Meet on The Fells Main House Veranda, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information call 603-763-4789 ext. 3 or visit www.thefells.org. August 14, Friday ~ Preview Gala for "Newbury's Historic Treasure: Our Lake Lodges and Farmhouses"; 5 pm, Newbury Town Offices, next to Center Meeting House; $60; Proceeds used toward restoration of Newbury's Center Meeting House; Route 103 (Newbury); Information at 763-2840 or 927-4006;Contact: Gloria Whelan, 763-3461. August 15, Saturday ~ Tour of eight historic homes: Newbury's Historic Treasure: Our Lake Lodges and Farmhouses"; 9 am - 4 pm, Newbury Town Offices, next to Center Meeting House; $15 pre-buy at Morgan Hill Bookstore, New London or Marzelli's Deli, Newbury, #20 day of tour at Newbury Town office meeting room; Proceeds benefit restoration of Newbury's Center Meeting House;  Route 103 (Newbury); Information at 763-2840 or 927-4006 .   August 17, Monday - August 21, Friday ~ Children's Art in Nature Camp-Wildlife Art, 9am-12:30pm; For ages 6-10 this camp focuses on nurturing the artistic creativity of the campers while exploring and learning about our natural world. Focus is on depicting indigenous animals in the landscape, working with acrlic and pastels and exploring artists such as James Audubon and Martin Johnson. Culminates with a student art show and reception. Directed by Lawre Goodnow, Rhode Island School of Design trained. Students bring completed art work and all supplies home. Members $150, non-members $175. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit of 12. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information visit www.thefells.org. August 17, Monday ~ “Suds”  New London Barn Playhouse - The rocking 60's musical soap opera about a lovelorn teenager visited in a laundromat by her guardian angels.  Featuring some of the best “girl-group” hits like Chapel of Love, Please Mr. Postman, and R-E-S-P-E-C-T!  An all out fabulously rocking evening.   2 &  8  pm; $23.50/$29.50 (under 16 - $15/$20)  For information: 603-526-6710; www.nlbarn.org August 18, Tuesday and August 20, Thursday ~ Teen Artists (ages 12-15)-Painting with Acrylics, Washes and Gestures, 2-4pm; Using the beautiful backdrop of The Fells for inspiration, students create movement and mood using quick strokes and wash applications of acrylic paint. Composition and technique are taught through demonstration, discussion and examination of work.  All abilities welcome. For additional information contact Lawre Goodnow at lawre@proctornet.com. Members $75, nonmembers $85. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit of 6. Meet at The Fells Main House classroom, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information visit www.thefells.org. August 18, Tuesday ~ A Forested Hill, Pristine Brook and Sparkling Lake, 7pm; Join Dave Anderson, Society for the Protection of NH Forests Director of Education and Kathleen Stowell Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director and learn about the relationship between the land use history of Sunset Hill, the water quality of pristine Beech Brook and their respective contributions to the sparkling character of Lake Sunapee. From headwater springs deep in the Forest Society's Hay Forest Reservation on Sunset Hill to it's outlet on the natural shoreline at The Fells, Beech Brook flows through protected, conservation land and is unique in the Lake Sunapee watershed. After centuries of farming, the last 18 years of water quality data from LSPA monitoring of Lake Sunapee tributaries reveals that Beech Brook ranks among the cleanest brooks with the lowest phosphorus and specific conductivity, two reliable measures of human activities in the watershed. Free. To register call LSPA at 603-763-2210. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH; www.thefells.org;. Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association, The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and The Fells. August 18, Sunday - August 23, Sunday ~ “Anything Goes” New London Barn Playhouse - The score is the star of this classic Cole Porter musical:  I Get a Kick Out of You, You're the Top and Anything Goes are  among the memorable tunes sung by this cast of characters aboard a ship bound for London. Tues.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 5 pm; $29.50 (under 16 - $20); Wed. Matinee 2 pm;  $23.50 (under 16-$15.00.)  For information: 603-526-6710; www.nlbarn.org August 20, Thursday ~ “High School Musical” New London Barn Playhouse - Children's Series - Disney's extraordinary hit musical comes to the Barn Stage for the first time!  Featuring the Jr. Intern Company.  Limited run.  Reservations encouraged.  11 a.m. & 2 p.m.  Tickets $10.00 per person. For information: 603-526-6710. www.nlbarn.org August 20, Thursday ~ “LAKES OF NEW ENGLAND -SUNAPEE”, 7pm; A Then & Now slide show comparing photos from 1896 to today. Photos from “Lakes of New England, Part One – Sunapee”, which was published in 1896 to promote Lake Sunapee. FREE; Sunapee Historical Society; Location: Sunapee Historical Society Museum, Sunapee Harbor. August 22, Saturday ~ Trail-Walk Series: Hidden History of The Fells, 1-3pm; For the historian or simply the curious explore the “secret” places of The Fells with trail guides Dave and Fay Barden. Venture off the beaten path and discover vestiges of the Hay family known to Clarence and Alice Hay that have slipped quietly into the hidden history of The Fells. Members free, nonmembers pay Fells daily admission at The Fells Welcome Kiosk. Pre-registration not required. Rain or shine. Meet at The Fells Welcome Kiosk, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information call 603-763-4789 ext. 3 or visit www.thefells.org. August 22 , Saturday ~ “High School Musical” New London Barn Playhouse - Children's Series -  Disney's extraordinary hit musical comes to the Barn Stage for the first time!  Featuring the Jr. Intern Company.  Limited run.  Reservations encouraged; 11 am & 2 pm;  Tickets $10.00 per person. For information: 603-526-6710.  www.nlbarn.org August 25-30, Tuesday - Sunday ~ “The Fantasticks” New London  Barn Playhouse - Two fathers act as match-makers for their children by forbidding their love.  The kids fall into this clever trap in the world's longest running romantic musical featuring Try to Remember and Soon It's Gonna Rain. Tues.-Sat. 8pm; Sun. 5 pm; $29.50 (under 16 - $20); Wed. and Special Saturday Matinee 2 p.m.  $23.50 (under 16-$15.00.)  For information: 603-526-6710.  www.nlbarn.org August 29th, Saturday ~ THE VERMONT JAZZ ENSEMBLE has been entertaining audiences in Vermont and New England for the past thirty two years.  Returning to New London throughg Summer Music Associates after their very popular 2007 performance, this group of 17 musicians will offer New Orleans jazz works of the 20s and 30s and beyond with a big band sound.   Come and hear the `real thing' and bring the entire family, young and old, for an evening of lively notes and great fun; 7:30 pm; SAWYER CENTER THEATER, Colby-Sawyer College, (New London, NH); Tickets available by mail from Summer Music Associates, PO Box 603, New London, NH 03257 and on sale at Morgan Hill Bookstore, 253 Main Street, New London or Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce's New London Information Booth, 328 Main Street, New London; cash/check only; Information: 526--8234; www.summermusicassociates.org    Two Saturdays-August 29 and September 12 ~ Elementary Photography, 10am-noon; This introductory-level two-day workshop with photographer and owner of Portrait Design Photography, Larry Harper, includes instruction on focusing, framing, lighting, metering and understanding your camera controls. Bring your own film or digital camera and two rolls of 36-exposure film or a 1-gig camera card.  Members $40, nonmembers $50. To register call Portrait Design Photography at 603-622-1001, minimum of 8, maximum of 20 students. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH; www.thefells.org September, 2009 September 1-6, Tuesday - Sunday ~ “The Fantasticks” New London  Barn Playhouse - Two fathers act as match-makers for their children by forbidding their love.  The kids fall into this clever trap in the world's longest running romantic musical featuring Try to Remember and Soon It's Gonna Rain. Tues.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 5 pm; $29.50 (under 16 - $20); Wed. Matinee 2 pm.; $23.50 (under 16-$15.00.)  For information: 603-526-6710.  www.nlbarn.org September 4, Friday ~ Opening Art Reception_ of The New Hampshire Wilderness, 5-7pm;  Juried exhibition and sale of original paintings by celebrated artists depicting the New Hampshire wilderness and the wild things therein. Wine and cheese reception with curator Ron Brown of the Banks Gallery. Free. Show continues through October 12, when Main House open. Free with admission. For additional information call 603-763-4789 ext. 3 or visit www.thefells.org. The Fells, historic estate and gardens on Lake Sunapee, Newbury, NH Main House and Shop commence Fall hours, open Saturday, Sunday and Monday Holidays, 10am-4pm September 7 through October 12. Grounds, trails and outdoor Animal Attractions sculpture open every day dawn to dusk.  456 Route 103A Newbury, NH. Members visit free, nonmembers $6, discounts for seniors, students and families. For more information call 603-763-4789 ext. 3 or visit www.thefells.org.\ September 26, Saturday ~BURYING GROUND TOUR; 10:30 am - 1:30 pm - (Rain date – October 4), At the Old Burying Ground you will encounter citizens from the 17th century to recent times, there to share their stories with you. Sponsored and led by members of the New London Historical Society; Admission: $3.00. Location: Old Main Street, (New London); 603-526-6564; www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org. September 12, Saturday ~ Scenery Photography,  2-4pm;  This intermediate-level workshop with photographer and Owner of Portrait Design Photography Larry Harper will focus on macro photography, framing and photographing fauna, lighting conditions and setting, focusing, camera settings and composition. Bring your own film or digital camera and two rolls of 36 picture film or a 1-gig camera card. Members $25, nonmembers $35. To register call Portrait Design Photography at 603-622-1001, minimum of 8, maximum of 20 students. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH; www.thefells.org September 14, Monday ~ Tell me a Story... About New Hampshire: Farming and Harvesting, 10-11:30am; Where did our food come from before we had supermarkets to shop in or tractors to plow our fields? Preschoolers learn the answers to these questions and more with Lauren Cole-Johnson through stories, crafts and a visit to some old stone walls at The Fells. Dress for indoor and outdoor activity. Free. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit of 16. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH.; www.thefells.org; Sponsored by the NH Humanities Council. September 16, Wednesday ~ A Time Before New Hampshire: The Land & Native Peoples of the Sunapee Region, 4pm; Award-winning author, ecologist, musician and storyteller Michael Caduto presents 11,000 years of Alnôbak (Abenaki) culture in New Hampshire through stories, slides and discussion. Caduto explores the traditional land use stewardship of the Alnôbak, the impacts on their surroundings and how the land has, in turn, molded their culture; Free. Pre-registration not required. Meet at Newbury Town Office, 937 Route 103, Newbury, NH; www.thefells.org. Sponsored by the NH Humanities Council. September 16, Wednesday ~  “OUR RURAL LANDSCAPE THEN AND NOW” - A VISUAL TOUR DE FORCE"; 7pm;. Presented by Debbie Stanley and Nancy Lyon, respectively, Executive Director and Past President of the Board, Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust. The Mt. Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee Region has an extraordinary and diverse natural environment that has shaped our history, our economy and our way of life. Journey through our “backyard” for a taste of what that world looked like when our forbearers lived here and learn how it is being preserved for future generations. Sponsored by the New London Historical Society. Admission: $4 for members; $6 for non-members; Location: New London Historical Society Meeting House, 179 Little Sunapee Road, New London; www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org. September 17, Thursday ~ Harvest a Fall Arrangement, 10-11:30am; Join floral designers Pam Ilg and Nell Leach of Two Friends (LLC) Floral Design in this workshop that concentrates on unusual containers; elements found in nature; long lasting plant materials; and how to stretch both your imagination and your pocketbook. Pam and Nell exhibit at the New England Flower Show and Pam performs demonstrations at Art in Bloom at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. They love all things natural, often collecting their best material in the woods and along roadside embankments.They invite you to bring your own unusual container if you so desire. Materials included. Members $20, nonmembers $25. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit 16. Meet at The Fells Main House, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information visit www.thefells.org September 24, Thursday -September 30, Wednesday ~ Take a Child Outside Week ,  In cooperation with Take a Child Outside Week, an international program created to help and encourage children discover the natural world, The Fells is offering "Bring a child, receive one free adult admission." All children free. Be part of this national movement and bring a child to The Fells to experience the beauty of our natural world. For more information see www.takeachildoutside.org September 26, Saturday ~ Trail-Walk Series: Introduction to Mushroom Hunting and Identification, 1-4pm; Trail-walk leaders and amateur mycologists George and Jill Montgomery render a brief introduction to mushroom identification followed by a trail hike to collect various species. End the day classifying your collected specimens. Sturdy shoes, a knife, and basket are recommended. Members free, nonmembers pay Fells daily admission at The Fells Welcome Kiosk. Pre-registration not required. Rain or shine. Meet at The Fells Welcome Kiosk, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information call 603-763-4789 ext. 3 or visit www.thefells.org. September 26, Saturday ~ BURYING GROUND TOUR; 10:30am - 1:30pm (Rain date – October 4), At the Old Burying Ground you will encounter citizens from the 17th century to recent times, there to share their stories with you. Led by members of NLHS. Sponsored by the New London Historical Society. Admission: $3.00; Location: Old Main Street, New London; www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org September 27, Sunday ~ 19th Harvest Moon Festival at the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum;  Fall is harvest time and Harvest Moon atendees are sure to reap a rich bounty of native-style food, crafts and skills; Corn-grinding, fire building, shelter construction and other traditional autumn activiteis are deminstrated through hands-on instruction; Harvest Moon activities help rekindle the connections between people and the changing seasons of the land; Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Kearsarge Mountain Road, (Warner); Call 456-2600 or visit www.indianmuseum.org September 29, Tuesday ~ Trail-Walk Series: Stone Walls of The Fells, 1-3pm;  Stone walls meander through the woods, follow our roads and form boundaries. They are beautiful, practical and take many forms and purposes. Join Tom Cooper as he tours stone walls at The Fells and relates how various walls have been constructed and why and how a pile of rocks becomes a stone wall. Members free, nonmembers pay Fells daily admission at The Fells Welcome Kiosk. Pre-registration not required. Rain or shine. Meet at The Fells Welcome Kiosk, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information call 603-763-4789 ext. 3 or visit www.thefells.org. October, 2009 October 3-4, Saturday - Sunday ~ Aerial Sky Ride - Ride the Sunapee Express chair to Mount Sunapee's 2,743' summit for a spectacular view.  10:00am - 4:30pm.  Weather permitting. 603-763-3500, www.mountsunapee.com. October 7, Wednesday ~ Stories in Stone: Common Clues to Land Use Before Reforestation, 1-4pm; Join Forest Society naturalist Dave Anderson in an introductory field-based workshop examining land use history at The Fells. A 20-minute indoor presentation precedes a hike to local woodland sites containing cultural artifacts like cellars, wells, stone walls, stone piles, fences and farm implements to determine their age and significance in relation to farm abandonment and reforestation. Members $24, nonmembers $30. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit of 20. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information visit www.thefells.org. Co-sponsored by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests. October 10-12, Saturday - Sunday ~ Aerial Sky Ride - Ride the Sunapee Express chair to Mount Sunapee's 2,743' summit for a spectacular view.  10:00am - 4:30pm.  Weather permitting. 603-763-3500, www.mountsunapee.com. October 17-18, Saturday - Sunday ~ Aerial Sky Ride - Ride the Sunapee Express chair to Mount Sunapee's 2,743' summit for a spectacular view.  10:00am - 4:30pm.  Weather permitting. 603-763-3500, www.mountsunapee.com. The Fells, historic estate and gardens on Lake Sunapee, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH; The Fells Main House and Shop are closed for the season. Grounds and trails open every day dawn to dusk. Saturday, October 24, International Progressive Dinner, 5:30-9pm; Fundraiser featuring ethnic fare from around the world in celebration of United Nations Day. Eight fabulous hosts each open their doors to serve 8-10 guests a memorable meal. Dessert and aperitifs at The Fells. $75 per person, for reservations call 603-763-4789 ext. 3. For more information visit www.thefells.org. October 24, Saturday ~ Outdoor Portrait Photography, 10am-noon; This intermediate-level workshop with photographer and owner of Portrait Design Photography, Larry Harper, focuses on camera techniques and settings, framing the picture, establishing a goal, direct and indirect lighting and using nature to get the best outdoor portrait. Use live models in practice shoots. Bring your own film or digital camera and two rolls of 36-exposure film or a 1-gig camera card. Members $40, nonmembers $50. To register call Portrait Design Photography at 603-622-1001, minimum of 8, maximum of 20 students. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. October 25, Sunday ~ Crafting with Polypores, 1-4pm; Join mushroom aficionados Jill Montgomery and Tressa Gaffney for a lesson on crafting an attractive wreath from polypore mushrooms and other natural items. A brief walk through the forest to gather supplies is followed by a workshop where students create a wreath to bring home. All materials included. Members $16, nonmembers $20. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit 20. Meet The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, New Hampshire. For additional information visit www.thefells.org. October 28, Wednesday ~  “Sunapee Then & Now” - A SUNAPEE CRACKERBARREL TALK; 7pm; Fall meeting of the Sunapee Historical Society. Free; Location: Sunapee Methodist Church Vestry. November, 2009 November 28 -29, Saturday - Sunday ~ Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Winter Celebration: Come warm up in the festival gift shops where you will find unique items made by Native Americans from throughout the country; On-going demonstrations, music, story-telling and museum tours provide a welcome backdrop to a very special holiday shopping experience; Kaersarge Mountain Road, (Warner); For more information, call 456-2600 or visit www.indianmuseum.org December, 2009 December 7, Monday ~ Tell me a Story... About New Hampshire: Old Fashioned Christmas in New Hampshire, 10-11:30am; Enjoy stories and crafts from Christmas past with Lauren Cole-Johnson. Decorate a Fells Christmas tree for the birds. Dress for indoor and outdoor activity. Free. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3, limit of 16. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH. For additional information call 603-763-4789 ext. 3 or visit www.thefells.org. Sponsored by the NH Humanities Council. Please click here to return to the top
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