FRIDAY, DEC. 8
DERRY: Cribbage
Fridays
9-11 a.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
DERRY: Knitting
10 a.m. — 1 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
DERRY: Forty Fives
Fridays
1-4 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
HAMPSTEAD: Weather Tea
Come sip tea and learn about NH weather from meteorologist Kevin Skarupa. He’ll discuss the state of NH weather, the upcoming winter forecast and answer any burning questions you’d ever wanted to ask a meteorologist…no topic/gossip is out of bounds!
1-2:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Must register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Movie Matinee
Plaistow Elder Affairs will screen the hilarious Christmas Classic, “National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.”
1 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
RSVP: 603-382-5200 ext. 204 / email: recreation@plaistow.com
LONDONDERRY: Library After Dark: ‘Home Alone’
Join eight-year-old Kevin McCallister as he fends for himself over the holidays in “Home Alone” (rated PG). Pizza and refreshments will be served while supplies last, and raffle prizes will be provided.
6 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Must register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
SATURDAY, DEC. 9
HAMPSTEAD: Christmas Tree Fundraiser
Members of Boy Scout Troop 33 are selling Christmas Trees (from Freshwater Farms). Proceeds to benefit the Troop.
10 a.m. — 5 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main St.
Cost: $70 per tree
LONDONDERRY: Santa to Visit Aviation Museum
Santa Claus is coming to town—and he’s arriving by helicopter!
Children who speak to Santa will be rewarded with goodie bags given out by Santa’s helpers.
11 a.m., Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, 27 Navigator Road
Note: If the weather prevents Santa’s chopper from flying, he’ll arrive by fire truck instead.
Info: www.aviationmuseumofnh.org
Questions? 603-669-4820
HAMPSTEAD: Holiday Centerpiece Craft Class
In this year’s holiday centerpiece workshop we will be making a pine cone tree with baubles.
1-2 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Cost: $35
Must register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
SANDOWN: Granite State Ringers
Celebrate the holiday spirit with a special performance by this community handbell choir!
2-3 p.m., Sandown Town Hall, 320 Main St.
Must register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
SUNDAY, DEC. 10
HAMPSTEAD: Christmas Tree Fundraiser
Members of Boy Scout Troop 33 are selling Christmas Trees (from Freshwater Farms). Proceeds to benefit the Troop.
11 a.m. — 5 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main St.
Cost: $70 per tree
HAMPSTEAD: ‘Colonial Christmas’ Parade
The parade route will start on Main Street, Holiday Lane and end at the Hampstead Central School where you can join Santa for pictures, warm up with hot chocolate, snack on cookies from the parade end until 4 p.m. Kids can enjoy art and crafts, too. Trophies will be awarded at this time to the top floats. Grab your spot on Main Street and be ready to share in some holiday cheer!
1 p.m., Main Street
Info: hampsteadchristmasparade on Facebook / email: hampsteadparade@comcast.net
MONDAY, DEC. 11
HAMPSTEAD: Welcome Winter Storytime (Ages 3-6)
This Story Time session will feature themed stories and crafts; sing, move, and read with us!
9:30-10:15 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
DERRY: Competitive Bridge
Mondays
This bridge group is ACBL-certified, competitive bridge with membership requirement.
12:30-4 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
DERRY: Rummikub
Mondays
1-3 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
HAMPSTEAD: Boy Scout Troop 33 Meeting
Mondays
Any youth ages 10.5 — 18 are invited to come check out the troop and meetings.
7-8:30 p.m., Hampstead Congregational church, 51 Main Street
Info: Scoutmaster Don Blaszka- dblaszkajr@comcast.net
TUESDAY, DEC. 12
ATKINSON: Functional Fitness Class
This special 3-week intro course features low-impact cardio and strength training, as well as implementing Tai Chi principles and Qi Gong to quite the mind and body. This course is appropriate for those who are in general good health and can do continuous physical activity for 45 minutes. There will be time for Q&A at the end of each class. All are welcome.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main Street
Cost: Atkinson residents: $20/3 weeks or $9 each class; Non-residents: $30/3 weeks or $12 each class
Must register: 603-362-1098 / https://atkinson.recdesk.com/Community/Program
DERRY: Hand & Foot
Tuesdays
12-4 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
DERRY: Mahjongg
Tuesdays
12-3 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
LONDONDERRY: Bingo
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Arrive early and secure your cards for $.50 each. Card sales stop at 12:15 p.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-8554 / www.londonderrynh.gov
DANVILLE: Baby Time (Ages 0-18 Months)
1 p.m., Colby Library, 7 Colby Road
Register: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
DERRY: Knitting/Crochet Meet Up
Are you trying to find some time to work on handmade holiday gifts? Would you like to meet others who are also frantically trying to finish making handmade gifts? Bring a project to work on and make some new friends.
6-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org