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Join us at LSPA’s Water Quality Lab housed at Colby-Sawyer College to kickoff the 2026 monitoring season. Come meet the interns, tour the lab, review equipment procedures, and learn about any updates.
Teens are invited to celebrate Pride Month by making their very own Pride Flag! Examples will be provided. No Registration Required
Enjoy this 1 hour terrarium workshop where you get to build and design your own terrarium. All supplies provided. Registration is required.
I am a New England singer and multi-instrumentalist, playing woodwinds, keyboards, and guitar. My Dad is an accomplished jazz drummer and was quite the influence on me when I was young. I also listen to and enjoy older and popular tunes. Being raised on such an incredible diversity of music, I am passionate about many […]
Come join LSPA educators at the Center for Lake Studies to explore the natural world. Each Tuesday morning will be filled with hands-on learning through sensory experiences, guided exploration, creative play, art, and music. LSPA’s story time is designed for young children and their caregivers. Come to one session or all – each program is […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere today. It provides summary results for our Internet searches. It offers to improve our emails. It provides recommendations for books and movies and TV shows we might like. But what is AI? And, in particular, what is generative AI? In this presentation, Dr. Cathie LeBlanc will explore the […]
What causes cyanobacteria to grow in lakes, and what does their presence mean for lake health and the people who use these waters? This talk will explore the science of cyanobacteria, why they grow, how they interact with lake ecosystems, the potential risks they pose. Dr. Trout-Haney will also discuss the unanswered questions scientists are still […]
Grab Your Boots & Let’s Dance! Join us on Thursday, 6/18 from 6:30–8:30pm for a boot-scootin’ good time! Scuffin Boots Line Dancing is taking over The Landing- Outdoor Deck and teaching a beginner-friendly line dancing class—no experience needed, just bring your energy and your best two-step! Tickets: • $5 pre-event • $10 day-of (pending floor […]
On the afternoon of June the 19th, at the hour of three, join us at The Livery for an afternoon of sport, fellowship, and good cheer. We will partake in the lively spectacle of the World Cup match between the valiant sides of the United States and Australia. This assembly is offered freely to anyone […]
This program explores American portraits painted and sculpted during the years leading up to, and the decades after, the Revolution. The ideals, values and virtues expressly stated in our founding documents are easily identifiable in these portraits once we know how to “read” them. We will examine portraits of founding “fathers” and “mothers,” as well […]
Join fellow invasive watch volunteers for a training session on invasive species prevention and what species we need to keep an eye out for in our local lakes. Plant specimens will be available for attendees to look at. Current volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about identifying aquatic plants is welcome to attend! Click […]
Join us to kick off Summer Reading with Andrew Silver’s Silver Circus and sign up for Summer Reading! How do you do something as big as a circus when you’re only one person? In The Silver Circus, Andrew explores the concept of perseverance as he is faced with the daunting task of presenting a full […]
Picture that charming little bistro in a tucked-away French village whose name you can’t quite remember—the one with the unforgettable local cheese and wine. This is that wine. Mary Taylor Wines partners with small growers in villages throughout the French and Italian countryside, importing their wines in limited quantities. Each bottle captures a sense of […]
Since joining LSPA as a Burkehaven Fellow in 2025, Alyssa Spencer has transformed important water quality data into tools and resources that have been instrumental in the success of projects aimed at improving water quality throughout the Lake Sunapee Watershed. Her work has included mapping septic failure data, modeling water quality risks in the watershed, […]
Step into an evening of genteel amusement and quiet merriment at The Livery on the 26th of June, as we gather at the hour of seven for a Backgammon Evening most delightful. Whether you are a seasoned player of this ancient and noble game or a curious novice eager to learn its intricacies, you shall […]
Give new life to small watercraft and gear that you no longer use – kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, rowing shells, life jackets. Location: Muller Boatworks 45 Route 103 Sunapee Drop off 7:30-9:00 AM Sales 9:00 AM -12:30 PM cash or personal check. Pick up payment or unsold items 12:30 – 2:00 PM. 60% sale proceeds […]
Get your feet wet and join us for a field experience! Nick Baer, Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Colby Sawyer College, will lead us on a day of fun and learning about how fish are surveyed in streams using electrofishing. This is a hands-on experience so please come dressed to be outside, bring […]
Fifteenth annual running of the Frenzy in the Forest trail running race in Sunapee NH. A moderate trail run to benefit the Sunapee Middle High School Track & Field program. Enjoy scenic mountain vistas, single-tracks, downhills, and varied terrain in the beautiful Webb Forest. Start / Finish Location: Harding Hill Road Sunapee, NH Start Time: […]
OpenTable Project 1st Wednesday of each month Free Community Meals. Next up on July 1, 5:30pm, at the church. Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee. On the menu this month is smoked turkey!
A retro-style four-piece blues band from the Concord, NH area that is both authentic and unique, but not loud. A throwback to a more simple blues with its dedicated stylization and engaging personalities, Kid Pinky is always intimate and fun, a blues that’ll knock you out! Ben Mere Park in Sunapee Harbor
Becky Rylander will use maps and old photos to trace Sunapee’s rich history from farming community to industrial hub and tourism mecca. All events are free and at the Flanders-Osborne Museum in Sunapee Harbor unless noted otherwise.
Take one watermelon, add axles and wheels (any size), decorate it, and get ready to race down Maple Street to River Road!
Start your day with a tasty breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and muffins! All proceeds benefit Abbott Library.
Project Sunapee – Nurturing the Roots of our Community
PO Box 602, Sunapee, NH 03782
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