Lower Gilmanton
First Baptist Church Christmas Service and Holiday Get Together December 5th
at 6:00 pm.
Come enjoy warm cider, music, words of faith and a visit from
Santa and Mrs. Claus! Bring a child’s present for Santa to give out, a
dessert and a non-perishable food item to share to the church on Route 107,
near Frisky Hill and Stage Rd., Gilmanton.
The annual Craft
Fair at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield, takes
place this coming Saturday, Dec. 4th, 9-2. Over a dozen local artisans
feature fine seasonal crafts of all types including knits, decorative items,
fresh greenery, gourmet selections and more.
The First
Congregational Church, 24 Main St., Pittsfield is pleased to present, “The
Light Shines On,” a concert of Advent and Christmas music, Saturday,
December 11th, 7-9 pm. This special concert will include a brass quintet,
“The Inextinguishable Brass,” from UNH, the church’s Chancel Choir along with
the JuBellation Handbell Choir. This free concert will surely add to your
holiday joy. Light refreshments will be served during a brief intermission.
New Books For
The Holidays At The Gilmanton Corner Library!
The Gilmanton Corner Public
Library had been able to purchase new books for the holidays through a
generous donation.
Non Fiction: Trickle Up Poverty by Michael Savage, The
Everything Bread Cookbook by Leslie Bilderback, The Flexitarian Diet by
Blatner.
Young Adult: The Secret Society of the Pink Crystal Ball by Risa
Green, The Daughters by Joanna Philbin, The Hunger Trilogy 1) The Hunger
Ganes 2) Catching Fire 3) Mocking Jay by Suzanne Collins, I Heard the Bells
on Christmas Day book and DVD.
Young Readers: Titan’s Curse, Battle of
Labyrinth, The Last Olympian, The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan, Nicholas: A
New Hampshire Tale by Peter Arenstam.
Children: The Christmas Sweater by
Glenn Beck, The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett, The Nutcracker -book
and music tape, Merry Madagascar-DVD.
Adult Fiction: American Assassin by
Vince Flynn, In the Company of Others by Jan Karon, The Confession by John
Grisham, Worth Dying For by Lee Child, Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane, Safe
Haven by Nicholas Sparks, Call Me Mrs. Miracle by Debbie Macomber, Oogy by
Larry Levin.
A BIG THANK YOU to the “Library Angel” donor. Call to
reserve these books at 267-6200. As always we have a Food Pantry drop off
box at the library on Wednesdays 3 - 5 and Saturdays 10 - 12.
HAPPY
HOLIDAYS and THANK YOU to our library donors and supporters.
Gilmanton
Year-Round Library Upcoming Events And Christmas Gift Ideas.
The
Gilmanton Year-Round Library is selling holiday cards and Amaryllis bulbs.
The Amaryllis bulbs come potted in a basket and decorated with a festive
bow. Plants are $15 each. Orders will be taken through November 30th.
The holiday cards feature beautiful artwork by local artist, Chris Schlegel,
display colorful cyclamen flowers on note cards. The handcrafted
greeting cards are $10 for 6 cards. Additional designs will be
available in the future, stay tuned!
These make wonderful holiday gifts
and all proceeds go directly to support The Gilmanton Year-Round Library.
Holiday Celebration
Join the Gilmanton Year-Round Library on Tuesday,
December 21, 2010 at 6:00 pm. There will be a special reading of the
“Polar Express” by Pastor Chris Stevens. Come enjoy some cookies and
hot chocolate. Kids – come in your PJ’s!!
The Watercolor drawing by
local artist Rita Derjue will be held during the celebration. Rita
graciously donated this beautiful 32” x 24” watercolor to benefit the
library. You still have a chance to buy raffle tickets. Tickets
are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 and can be purchased at the library or by
603-364-2400.
MVSB Warms Up
The Holidays With Annual Mitten Tree Program
Meredith Village Savings
Bank (MVSB) invites you to help them as they continue their annual holiday
tradition to keep hands and hearts warm by giving new mittens, gloves, hats,
and scarves to people in the community.
Now through December 24th, MVSB
customers and community members can drop off their handmade or purchased
mittens and other winter items at their nearest MVSB office. The items will
be displayed on a special tree in each lobby before being distributed to
members of the community who need them. Numerous individuals and
organizations, including the Visiting Nurses Association and local school
nurses, will help the bank distribute the items early next year.
In
addition, MVSB will contribute $2 for every item donated to a local
community group or nonprofit organization, chosen by each donor. Last year,
the MVSB Mitten Tree Program donated nearly $3,500 to organizations in the
Lakes Region.
To participate in the Mitten Tree program, bring your
handmade or store-bought mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to any one of
the bank’s 11 offices and select which local organization you would like us
to donate to.
In addition, beginning in the 2011-2012 holiday season,
MVSB will be improving the program to ensure maximum benefit to the
communities by asking those donating winter items to select from just a few
local agencies. This will ensure a greater benefit to those receiving
funds. When customers donate this season, they will be alerted to the
change for next year – and encouraged to share their suggestions.
Meredith Village Savings Bank, founded in 1869, is an independent mutual
savings bank with 11 offices serving individuals, families, businesses and
municipalities in the Lakes Region and the Plymouth area. The bank and its
employees are inspired by MVSB’s core values: respect, integrity, teamwork,
excellence, and stewardship. These values are intrinsic to every decision
made at the bank and are illustrated by the high priority MVSB places on
trust, quality service, and commitment to community support. MVSB strives to
make its bank – and our communities – a better place to work and live. More
information can be found at www.mvsb.com.