At prices starting at $5? Arrowhead Recreation Center in Claremont offers a back to basics fun experience for young and old alike. While affiliated with the Claremont Recreation Department, Arrowhead is run entirely by volunteers and every penny collected goes right back into the Center. It’s a wonderful place to have a ton of fun without breaking the bank. We’ll definitely go back again! Give it a try. Arrowhead Recreation Area Main
There’s always something going on in our area – outdoors and indoors. Have attended any of the events held at the local Opera Houses? They’ve showcased magic shows, comedians, local musicians and more. Keep an eye out for the events to be held at the Claremont Opera House, Newport Opera House and Lebanon Opera House. You’re sure to find entertainment for one and all!
It’s only a few scarecrows, or is it? Springledge Farm is having their Haunted Corn Maze Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29, from 6-9 p.m., $10/person. Bring a flashlight and wear boots. You never know what you’ll find lurking between the corn stalks!
This Saturday, October 22 from 6:30-9 p.m., the corn maze will be open as well (the spooks won’t be there). Bring the family out for some fun and find all the scarecrows throughout the challenging maze. There’s popcorn and cider to purchase. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Happy Halloween!
The Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge (SRK) Greenway Coalition’s Fall 2011 hike schedule crosses seven of the Greenway’s 14 sections, crossing parts of Newbury, Goshen, Sunapee, Springfield and New London while heading for Wilmot Center. September’s three Saturday hikes are listed below. All hikes are free to the public. Please contact the leader at least a day before to get details on start time and location. Bring water, sun screen, hat, and a snack. (E) is Easy. (M) is Moderate. (D) is Difficult.
Sept 10 (Sat): Mt. Sunapee and Lake Solitude and Summit Trail in the Fall hiking in sunshine from Newbury to Goshen!! 5.4 mi. (D) Nate Richer, 763-2127.
Sept 17 (Sat): Bog Mountain in Wilmot via streamside and woods trails with more great views. (M) Lee Carvalho, 735-5719.
Sept 24 (Sat): From Great Brook in New London uphill past historic Bunker Farm site and Wilmot Town Line to Rte 4A. 3.2 mi (E). Brian Faughnan, 526-7838.
The SRK Greenway Coalition is a non-profit volunteer organization that promotes hiking and land conservation. The SRK Greenway’s 14 sections covering 75 miles of trails are open to all. For information, visit www.srkg.com
Want to dress up your dinner table? How about a fresh cut bouquet of beautiful flowers from Spring Ledge Farm? Stop by and cut your own flowers and herbs. They’ll provide the scissors, bucket and flowers. Flowers are charged by the pound ($12.99 a pound). It’s a great family activity and something everyone can enjoy!
Hours are Monday-Friday 9-6pm; Saturday 9-5:30pm; Sunday 10-3pm. They’re located at 37 Main Street, New London, NH.
The warm weather is finally here, school is almost out and the town commons and bandstands are coming alive with their summer concert series.
This Friday, June 10, bring your blankets and chairs and meet at the Mary D. Haddad Bandstand, Sargent Common in New London, NH for entertainment by The Kearsarge Community Band beginning at 6:30 p.m. Every Friday through August 19th, area bands will be there for your listening pleasure.
You can find live, free music Wednesday through Sunday in other area towns as well – Wednesday at the Ben Mere Bandstand in Sunapee Harbor; Thursday at the Newbury Harbor Bandstand; Saturday at Flander’s outdoor stage in Sunapee Harbor, the Wilmot Town Bandstand, and Elkins Bandstand; Sunday at the Newport Town Common Bandstand. Visit our Community Calender at www.cbmilestone.com for times and performances.
You’ll be sure to have a rockin’ summer!
The snow is falling, but that won’t stop the vegetables from being bought! Spring Ledge Farm in New London, NH will be open today from 3-6pm AND tomorrow from 9-1pm.
Featuring Good Loaf Artisan Bread, McNamara Dairy in glass bottles, Spring Ledge micro greens & potatoes, local eggs, pies, cookies, salsa and cheeses, Star Lake Farm pasture-raised beef (now 10% off), Hopewell Farm lamb, Spring Ledge Farm cat grass, pansies, mini-daffodils & rosemary. They’re unpacking the High Mowing organic seed packets. Choose from dozens of varieties.
Once again they’ll harvest some fresh and tasty garlic shoots. They’ve planted some of their garlic into organic soil & watered it in with fish emulsion and seaweed. The shoots will be harvested to use like scallions in stir fries, soups, roasts or even on salads. If you like garlic, you’ll love these garlic shoots.
Spring Ledge has grown a sampling of individual micro greens for you to try. Stop by the farmstand either Friday afternoon or Saturday morning to sample a straight shot of some micro greens such as arugula, mizuna & red kale. Each offer a distinct flavor.
Fresh eggs, fresh fudge, fresh pasta – a little taste of everything! Come by the farm today and tomorrow to pick up your fresh, locally grown food.
February and April are traditionally school vacation months and times when many families plan an out-of-town escape. If you are concerned about how your empty house will fare while you’re gone, here are some good ideas to implement.
1. Don’t turn your heat off, as the weather is likely to be at the freezing or lower level while you’re gone. This could cause burst water pipes and flooding inside. But, do lower your thermostats to around 55. This is a safe temperature to keep things from freezing and cut down on fuel costs while you’re gone.
2. Be sure that someone will be taking care of snow removal while you’re gone. Some states even have laws which require residents to clear their own sidewalks and walkways with a specific period of time. This will also make it much easier for you on your return, should there be a storm or two.
3. Either have a friend empty your mail and newspaper boxes, or have both deliveries held while you’re gone. Piling up mail is a dead giveaway to a potential thief who might be canvassing your neighborhood for easy targets.
4. Just to be safe, leave a key with a friend or neighbor and ask them to keep an eye on the house while you’re away. It would be great if they would also go in the house once or twice, to be sure the heat is still on, and nothing else is awry. You can offer to do the same for them sometime.
5. Unplug all the electronics that won’t be in use during your absence.
6. This is also a good time to also lower the temperature on your water heater.
7. It’s not a bad idea to leave a car in the driveway if possible. This is also a perfect time to use timers to turn on indoor and outdoor lights. However, don’t leave an outside light on the whole time you’re gone. Again, that’s like advertising your empty house.
8. While it’s fun to share vacation pictures and events on all the social media options we have, remember, it’s always possible that the information will get into the wrong hands and prompt some unwanted interest in your house.
9. It’s a great idea to place all your valuables in a safe or safe deposit box, if you have one.
10. If your house is on the market, consider asking your REALTOR® to stop by and check in.
These simple steps will go a long way to keeping your house safe while you’re gone, and also insure your peace of mind while vacationing.
Based on an article written by Kelly O’Ryan, the office manager at Coldwell Banker Lexington, MA, which appeared in RISMEDIA, February 11, 2011.
Mount Sunapee just received an additional 18+ inches of fluffy snow from this coastal storm and now the sun is shining bright. Hope you get to visit at easy-to-reach Mount Sunapee for what should be a stellar weekend.
Last Friday the snowmakers put the finishing touches on Elliot Slope, which was the 52nd snowmaking trail to open at Mount Sunapee. Since November, snowmakers have made enough snow to fill the Prudential Center in Boston more than twice with snow. That translates into all 52 snowmaking trails covered edge-to-edge with an average of three feet of base. This is one of the reasons Mount Sunapee gets ranked with the best snow surfaces in the East year after year in the Annual SKI Magazine Reader Survey. We have more snow to work with than any other ski area in the East.
Not to worry. Goosefeathers Pub will remain open until the conclusion of Sunday’s 4:30pm Patriots-Jets game. There are four TVs in the Pub including two new 50” large screens. Settle in after skiing or riding, have dinner and enjoy the game. Everyone in the Pub for the game will receive a raffle ticket and for every point the Patriots score we will raffle off a free lift ticket to Mount Sunapee valid through the end of January. You must be present to win. Go Pats!
The EVOL Burrito Boggan made its debut during the Christmas/New Year’s holiday at the bottom of the Sunbowl. Between 11:00am and 1:00pm you can purchase a hot burrito and beverage off the EVOL Burrito Boggan. EVOL Burritos is one of the sponsors of FestEVOL weekend April 2-3 featuring O.A.R. in concert as part of the Bud Light Concert Series. Tickets are selling fast for this limited admission concert and ticket prices go up February 1.
On Saturday January 22 and March 12 Mount Sunapee is hosting Ultimate Groove Telemark Camps for women. Created by Heather Paul, two-time national telemark champion, the camps emphasize adventure, camaraderie, and fun. Each Camp includes a full-day of instruction, under the supervision of local telemark expert Tori Burke, in small groups with video analysis to help visualize improvement. The Camp caters to all ability levels including beginners. Rental equipment is available at Mount Sunapee. The cost including a lift ticket is $217 and $170 for season pass holders. For more information or to register go to ultimategrooves.com.
