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Are you looking for events to go to this week? There are a lot of fun local events to check out! To stay updated about recent events check out the community calendar on our website!

Nature Exploration Story Time - Snow! Snow! Snow!

10am - 11am
LSPA Center for Lake Studies, Sunapee Harbor, NH

"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 organized around a different ecological theme. Come join the fun! This Tuesday morning we will be exploring snowflakes, the properties of water, and why snowflakes are so unique!"

For more information, visit: LSPA

Sources: LSPA website

The Flying Goose Performance

Starts at: 7:30pm
40 Andover Road, New London

Featured performer: New England Bluegrass Band

Tickets: $25
Reservations required

"Playing on the main stages of major Bluegrass festivals around New England, European World of Bluegrass. (Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and the UK) Led by frontman Cecil Abels, a native of Mississippi, a powerful vocalist and rhythm guitarist who was brought to the region courtesy of a career in the U.S. Navy. Cecil aka “Mr Sippy” has assembled a crackerjack band that has opened and shared the stages with the giants of the music, including Del McCoury, Ralph Stanley, Doc Watson and many many others. The band plays original songs and exceptional songs from a deep well of bluegrass and Americana. It’s just a fun group to spend the evening with!" 

For more information and to buy tickets, visit: The Flying Goose

Source: The Flying Goose website

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Starts at: 2pm
Claremont Opera House

"Starring students from Bluff, Disnard and Maple Ave Schools."

Tickets must be purchased at the door. No Box Office.

For more information, visit: Claremont Opera House

Source: Sunapee Happenings email

The Livery Winter Concert Series

Starts at: 6pm
58 Main Street, Sunapee Harbor

Featured performer: Jack & Tim

"Jack and Tim Goodacre are a father and son singing duo from Norwich, England. They were first seen in 2018 when they received Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer during their audition for Series 12 of Britain’s Got Talent. Making it all the way to the Finale and ultimately placing 8th. Since then they have toured extensively throughout the UK, Europe and The United States." 

For more information, visit: The Livery

Source: Sunapee Happenings email

JOSA Jazz Performance

Starts at: 4pm
6 Clubhouse Lane, Eastman, Grantham

Featured performer: Amanda Carr

"A favorite and long-time veteran of the JOSA stage, Amanda Carr is a multi-faceted singer, musician, performer and writer who continues to creatively energize and inspire." 

For more information, visit: JOSA Jazz

Source: Sunapee Happenings email

HuManities Mondays: A Decade of Intentional Framing at the Harvard Art Museums

Starts at: 6:30pm
428 Main St., New London

RSVP to info@cfanh.org, as space is limited

"Allison Jackson is the Associate Conservator of Frames at the Harvard Art Museum’s Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies and is the owner and lead conservator at Allison Jackson Frame Conservation & Gilding in central New Hampshire. Her presentation is about the ways she goes about reframing artworks at the Harvard Art Museums, which covers over a decade’s worth of work and includes a 13th c fragment of an Italian altarpiece, early Netherlandish, Italian Renaissance and Baroque art, a 19th c British artist designed frame, early 20th c American tromp l’oeil works, John Singer Sargent’s oil sketches, Edward Hopper watercolors, historic frames for German Expressionist works, strip frames for modern works, and many more."

For more information, visit: Center for the Arts

Source: Center for the Arts email

Nature Exploration Story Time - Antlers Forever

10am - 11am
LSPA Center for Lake Studies, Sunapee Harbor, NH

"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 organized around a different ecological theme. Come join the fun!  This Tuesday morning we will be exploring the mighty moose, its adaptations and how it copes with the cold."

For more information, visit: LSPA

Sources: LSPA website

Now that winter is here, it brings a new set of challenges for sellers. Here are a few common sense tips to follow.

1. Make sure your driveway is always plowed and entryways clear.
2. Keep walkways and stairs clear of snow and ice.
3. Set thermostat in a vacant house to at least 55 to 60 degrees. A warm house holds more appeal and buyers will take their time looking. If a home is cold, buyers will rush thru and it leaves a negative impression.
4. Put a large, heavy-duty rug in front of the door used for entry to provide space for buyers’ wet boots.
5. Let in the light. Push back drapes, open blinds, install higher wattage bulbs.
6. If you have great summer photos of the yard, leave them out for buyers to view.

If you are looking for an experienced Realtor with the common sense to help sell your house in any season, then give me a call!

Donna Forest M: 603-731-5151 donna@donnaforest.com Follow her on Facebook

$3,950/month plus utilities. Available now. MLS #5024873

Contemporary home on golf course in Eastman. Easy access. Main level has large living/dining room, heated sun porch, well equipped kitchen, two bedrooms and large bath which connects to hall and primary bedroom. Lower walkout level has family room, 2 bedrooms, bath and laundry. Outside patio. Two car garage plus storage room. Lots of windows and light.

50 Fairgrounds Road, Bradford, NH 03221 | Offered at $395,000 | MLS #5025826

For More Information Contact:

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Happy New Year from all of us at Better Homes and Gardens RE The Milestone Team!

While no housing forecast is 100% accurate, they do provide a useful perspective on what the 2025 market might look like. Below are some key points from Lawrence Yun, the Nat’l Assoc. of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist, and Realtor.com.

• Mortgage rates are expected to fluctuate but be closer to 6.3%.
• Home values could see a modest increase. Yun predicts a 2.6% increase in the median home price and Realtor.com predicts 3.7%. The avg. of 19 forecast models shows a 3.1% increase.
• More homes are projected to be on the market – Realtor.com predicts an 11.7% increase in inventory. With an uptick in inventory, NAR feels existing homes sales would be up 9%.

NAR unveiled the top 10 housing spots for 2025. These picks were based on economic, demographic and housing factors predicted to significantly impact local markets. Among those were Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA and New Hampshire! Bottom line, it will still be a seller’s market since home supply remains low. For buyers, the market isn’t as hot as it has been in the past few years so there should be more options and maybe less competition.

Contact me to find out how the market impacts your buying or selling goals.

Donna Forest M: 603-731-5151 donna@donnaforest.com Follow her on Facebook

Happy Holidays from all of us at Better Homes and Gardens RE The Milestone Team!

We can skillfully and effectively meet all your rental needs. We offer professional, experienced, knowledgeable, and conscientious service. 

If you have a rental need or just a question, reach out to Joan or Deb.

Are you looking for events to go to this week? There are a lot of fun local events to check out! To stay updated about recent events check out the community calendar on our website!

Gallery of Gifts

Tuesday-Friday: 11am - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
The Library Arts Center, Newport

Tickets: $25/adult, $8/child (under 5: free)

"The Gallery of Gifts is a favorite annual exhibit at the Library Arts Center in which the gallery is turned into an exhibit of unique, hand-made crafts during the holiday season. The exhibit provides the residents of this region the opportunity to purchase beautiful, locally crafted items during the season of giving."

For more information, visit: The Library Arts Center

Source: Sunapee Happenings email

Beauty and the Beast

Various times depending on the day
Northern Stage

"Be our guest! Up next at Northern Stage, experience the timeless magic of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Directed by Artistic Director Carol Dunne, this enchanting tale is perfect for the whole family. Tickets on sale now!"

For more information, visit: Northern Stage

Source: Sunapee Happenings email

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Various times depending on the day
Shaker Bridge Theatre

"A yuletide sequel to Pride And Prejudice. In the downstairs servants’ quarters Mrs. Reynolds, a no-nonsense housekeeper; Cassie, an eager new maid; and Brian, a lovesick footman, are bustling with preparations for holiday guests. But their work is interrupted by the midnight arrival of the definitely not invited Mr. Wickham - Lydia’s rogue of a husband and Mr. Darcy’s sworn enemy. A charming holiday tale that explores the confines of class and the generosity of forgiveness."

For more information, visit: Shaker Bridge Theatre

Source: Sunapee Happenings email

Winter Wonderettes

Various times depending on the day
The Fleming Center, New London

"The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages."

For more information, visit: New London Barn Playhouse

Source: Sunapee Happenings email

Flying Goose Performance - Annual Christmas Concert

Starts at: 7:30pm
40 Andover Road, New London

Featured performer: Harvey Reid & Joyce Anderson

Tickets: $30
Reservations required.

For more information, visit: The Flying Goose

Source: The Flying Goose website

A Whoville Christmas Winter Extravaganza

12/20: 6pm and 12/21: 11am & 4:30pm
Newport Opera House

"The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages."

For more information, visit: Dance Arts Academy

Source: Sunapee Happenings email