Harbor Events & Entertainment Calendar - SUMMER 2009
All Harbor events are FREE unless indicated with **in description.
Events at the
Ben Mere Bandstand are sponsored by the Town of Sunapee - Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Events at
Flanders Stage are sponsored by local businesses and individual contributions - Saturdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm (some Sundays)
Harbor Events are mostly sponsored by Town of Sunapee Recreation Department (unless otherwise specified)
NOTE: Listed events OUTSIDE the Harbor are highlighted (and color-coded) with location details included in event description.
Select individual months to view each calendar of events.
ALSO: more events are continually posted throughout the season. Please check back often!
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   October Calendar

(Listed events link to descriptive details below)
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1
 
2 3   Mount Sunapee
Aerial Sky Rides
4   Mount Sunapee
Aerial Sky Rides
5
 
6 7  The Fells
Aerial Sky Rides
8 9 10   Mount Sunapee
Aerial Sky Rides
11   Mount Sunapee
Aerial Sky Rides
12   Mount Sunapee
Aerial Sky Rides
 
13 14 15 16 17   Mount Sunapee
Aerial Sky Rides
18   Mount Sunapee
Aerial Sky Rides
19
 
20 21 22 23 24  The Fells
Photography Workshop

  The Fells
International Progressive Dinner
25  The Fells
Crafting with Polypores
26
 
27 28 Historical Museum
Cracker Barrel Talk
29 30 31 3rd Annual
    Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving Day
    (See Details)
NOTE: our new calendar format also includes other events/activities in the Sunapee area for the convenience of our visitors.
   Event Details
Saturday, October 3  
  Mount Sunapee
 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Aerial Sky Ride 10/3-4 | 10/10-12 | 10/17-18 | 10/24-25 Ride to Mount Sunapee’s summit aboard the Sunapee Express quad chair to enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view. **More info: 603-763-3500  www.mountsunapee.com
Tuesday, October 7  
  The Fells
 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Stories in Stone: Common Clues to Land Use Before Reforestation - 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. **More info: www.thefells.org
Saturday, October 24  
  The Fells
 10:00 am - noon
Outdoor Portrait Photography - 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. **More info: www.thefells.org
  The Fells
 5:30 - 9:30 pm
International Progressive Dinner - 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. **More info: www.thefells.org
Sunday, October 25  
  The Fells
 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Crafting with Polypores - 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. **More info: www.thefells.org
Wednesday, October 28  
 Historical Museum
 7:00 pm
Fall Meeting - Contact the Historical Society for more information.
 The Sunapee Historical Museum is located on Main Street in the Harbor.
More info:
603-763-9872      FREE Admission - Donations Appreciated
                NOVEMBER 2009
November 26th
Thanksgiving Day
8:00am

3rd Annual Lake Sunapee Turkey Trot - 5K (3 mile) run/walk
Sunapee Recreation is again this year hosting a great way to start Thanksgiving day with your family. This 5K (3 mile) run/walk will start at 9:00am (rain or shine) in Sunapee Harbor... head up Burkehaven hill... around Lake Ave... and finish at the Ben Mere Gazebo. Register before Nov 10th and get an official Turkey Trot long sleeve shirt. Race-day registration available from 7:00-8:00am. There will be an awards ceremony after the race, and for the runner/walker with the best costume - 2 awards will be donated again this year by Sunapee Harbor Cottages.
2nd Annual Lake Sunapee Chicken Run - 1K run/walk
AGAIN THIS YEAR - a "fun run" for kids! The Chicken Run will start at 8:15am, beginning at crosswalk in front of Wildgoose Store and the course will follow Lake Avenue to entrance of Indian Cave Condos - then turn back, with the Finish Line back at starting crosswalk.
Come join the fun... run - walk - or show your support by cheering on all the turkey trotters along the course... and you can pre-burn those Thanksgiving calories! LINK HERE for: registration / list of entrants / course map / volunteer / sponsor.
Contact Scott Blewitt (Sunapee Recreation Director) for additional information.
The first year, 275 walkers/runners began a wonderful family tradition on Thanksgiving morning with Turkey Trot participation in the Harbor - with a goal for 400 runners or walkers the second year. See the 2nd Annual Results Below:
The 2008 Turkey Trot Results.....
  533 racers 5K Turkey Trot (amazing turnout)
All race results are posted on www.sunapeeturkeytrot.com and www.coolrunning.com
Fastest overall runner - William Seidel
* (winning time of 16:57) *Returning Champion
Fastest female runner - Elizabeth Lundberg (time of 20:51)
Costume Contest winners each received a $50 local dining gift card
             
(donated by Sunapee Harbor Cottages)

Best Costume Male: Gordon Cruz (Daniel Boone)
Best Costume Female: Caroline Desmond (the brown turkey)
        
 The 2008 Chicken Run Results.....
  60 racers for 1K Chicken Run (awesome turnout!)
All race results are posted on www.sunapeeturkeytrot.com and www.coolrunning.com

Winners: EVERYONE - prizes for all
        
   
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