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December
21
SKI WITH SANTA AND FRIENDS
At Mount Sunapee. The Big Man is coming to Mount Sunapee for a day of skiing before his big night our. If you’re lucky enough to see Santa, now’s a really good time to get your last requests in (if you’ve been good, of course).
21-22
HANDLE’S MESSIAH
Saturday, 2 p.m., Sunday, 3:30 p.m., a beautiful multi media production of this classic. Kearsarge Regional High School, 457 North Road, North Sutton.
Through Dec. 22
Gallery of Gifts, Library Arts Center, 58 North Main St., Newport, Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., extended hours on Thursdays in December until 7 p.m., open Sunday’s after Thanksgiving, noon to 2 p.m., Ladies’ Night, Thursday, Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m., Ornament Making, Saturdays in December, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free, all are welcome.
25
CLAREMONT OPERA HOUSE
Comedian Paul D’Angelo and Nashville recording artist Lexi James will be co-headlining a “Yee Haws and Ha Has” event for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy and sensational country music. Comedian Paul D’Angelo has been headlining A-List comedy clubs around the country for 30 years and singer/songwriter Lexi James has amassed more than 16,000 Facebook fans in her short career. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.claremotoperahousde.org with print at home option, by phone at 542-4433 or in person at the Opera House Box Office in City Hall Complex at 58 Opera House Square.
27
UGLY SWEATER CONTEST
At Mount Sunapee. Join us for what will surely be the ugliest ski parade around as we all snake down Eggbeater, followed by judging to find he worst of the worst. Prizes and holiday treat to follow on the Goosefeather Pub deck.
29
SUNSHINE DINER
Free Community Dinner, Episcopal Church, Newport, last Sunday of every month. Donations accepted to support future meals. Dec. 29 menu will feature roast pork and gravy with mashed potatoes.
31
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Join your friends and family at Mount Sunapee for a delicious dinner, bonfire and fireworks show to close out 2019 and welcome in the New Year. Festivities that will wrap up around 9 p.m. for those that can’t quite make it all the way to midnight.
January
18
FISHING DOWN UNDER
The Elkins Fish and Game Club will be holding its annual ice fishing tournament on Kezar Lake. All proceeds will be used to help families in financial difficulty. To register or for more information https//elkinsfishandgame.net/fishing-down-under
February
16
WINTER CARNIVAL BREAKFAST
The Newport Senior Center will be hosting a Winter Carnival Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Center, 76 South Main St., Newport, 8–10 a.m., $8 per plate, 8 and under, $5 per plate, menu includes bacon, sausage, eggs, fruit, French toast, homefries, toast, pastries, bagel, coffee juice, volunteers and donations needed.
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