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St. Nicholas Fair at Grace Episcopal Church to Support Concord Homeless Resource Center

Concord, NH - Great bargains for all will be found for all at the 8^th Annual St. Nicholas Fair at Grace Episcopal Church in East Concord, Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.   The holiday shopper will find one-of-a-kind artists’ quality holiday gifts, home-made pies, cakes, sweets, fudge, New England Baked Beans, jewelry, and much more including gifts for your favorite cat and dog.  The talented parishioners of Grace Church work year round to fill the parish hall with everything from hand-knit hats and mittens to traditional holiday ornaments and decorations.

If you are looking for affordable hand-made gifts for family, friends and even teachers, you will find it all here at the 2011 St. Nicholas Fair.  Be sure to stay for a meal at The St. Nicholas Café serving breakfast and lunch, featuring home-made soups, breads and of course home-made pie-by-the-slice hot out of the oven.  Just like Mom makes!  Back by popular demand, fresh holiday evergreen wreaths will be available again this year with a wide selection of pre-made florist quality bows. 

A Taste of the Holidays at Waterville Valley Resort

Waterville Valley Resort has a number of festive events planned to welcome the holiday season.

Waterville Valley , NH – Waterville Valley Resort has a number of festive events planned to welcome the holiday season.

Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 marks the 21st annual "Santa Arrives by Dog Team." Santa and his elves are pulled into Waterville Valley's Town Square courtyard by a team of Alaskan sled dogs. Santa and his elves will spend the afternoon visiting with kids, offering each child a small gift, candy, and photo opportunities. At 7 p.m. Santa will light the holiday tree in Town Square's courtyard signaling the start of the annual fireworks display over Corcoran's Pond. Shops and restaurants in the Town Square will be open during the event.

Manchester Bash Celebrates Return of World’s Coolest Airline

Manchester, NH – Once the world’s coolest airline, Pan Am is back and taking flight again.  Travel back to the fabulous fifties with cocktails, music, dinner and more.  

Book your first class seat for St. Joseph’s annual fundraiser at the Radisson Armory in Manchester, New Hampshire on Saturday,October 1, 2011.  Cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m., with music provided by a member of the Manchester Choral Society.  Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by dancing from 8-10 p.m. with music by the Freese Brothers Big Band.  The hit song, “Fly Me to the Moon” and world travel in the late 1950s will be the theme for this year’s bash.  Proceeds will benefit the Saint Joseph Cathedral Roof Project.

Welcome 2011 with Waterville Valley’s New Year’s celebrations

Welcome 2011 with fresh fallen snow, fireworks, family events, and of
course, skiing, riding and cross-country skiing.

New Year’s Eve events at Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire’s White
Mountains includes the Fireworks lighting up Corcoran’s Pond at 7:30 p.m.,
and a 45-minute Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride departing from the Town Square. Two
beautiful Percheron draft horses pull the sleigh, while riders are
encouraged to bring a warm cup of cocoa to stay cozy along the ride. Space
is limited, so book your sleigh reservation early by calling (603) 236-8175.