’Tis the season to support the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, and local businesses are now selling decorative ornaments for in-store display or to take home. The ornaments cost $1, $5 or $10 and help raise money for the auction, which will be held this year now through Dec. 10 at Tanger Outlets in Tilton. The ornaments are four-inch-round cardstock decorations that customers can write their names on for display at a business or to take home. All proceeds benefit the auction. Ornaments are available at: Café Déjà Vu, 311 Court St., Laconia; Crazy Gringo, 306 Lakeside Ave. Laconia; Franklin Savings Bank, 11 Sawmill Road, Gilford; Gilford Country Store, 1934 Lake Shore Road, Gilford; Gilford Hills Tennis & Fitness Club, 314 Old Lakeshore Road, Gilford; H. Salon, 28 Weirs Road, Gilford; Hermit Woods Winery & Deli, 72 Main St., Meredith; Live Love Lake, 7 North Main St., Wolfeboro; Middleton Building Supply, 157 Main St., Meredith; Nahamsha Gifts, 63 Main St., Meredith; Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford; The Wine’ing Butcher, 28 Weirs Road, Gilford; The Wine’ing Butcher, 81 Route 25, Meredith; Shooter’s Tavern, 190 DW Highway, Belmont; and Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls 2, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford, and Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls, 118 Whittier Highway Moultonborough; and Laconia Village Bakery, 660 Main St., Laconia. Gilford Country Store, 1934 Lake Shore Rd, Gilford; Nahamsha Gifts, 63 Main St, Meredith; and Live Love Lake, 7 North Main St., Wolfeboro; offer five percent off non-consignment store purchases if one buys a $5 ornament and 10 percent off if one buys a $10 ornament.
Meredith Village Savings Bank is looking for donations of new handmade or store-bought mittens, hats, gloves and scarves for their annual Mitten Tree drive, now through Dec. 31. All items will be donated to local nonprofits serving children and families and for each item donated, MVSB will make a $2 contribution that will be evenly split among Interlakes Community Caregivers, GOT LUNCH! Laconia and GOT LUNCH! Ashland. Mitten Tree donations can be dropped off at any MVSB branch location. Nonprofits in need of mittens, hats, gloves and scarves should contact the Bank office closest to them. A complete list of offices and hours are available at mvsb.com. “The Mitten Tree is a simple way that community members can give back to those in need this holiday season, ” said Rick Wyman, President of MVSB. “It is a holiday tradition we’ve proudly hosted since 1979 and we are excited to contribute to these local organizations helping to ensure local children and families don’t go hungry.”
Canterbury Shaker Village gets the holiday season off to a celebratory start with “Merry Merry Canterbury,” two weekends of revelry to be presented Dec. 11 and 12 and Dec. 18 and 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. Festivities will include two magic shows, a world premiere dance performance, caroling with the Canterbury Singers, and pomander and ornament- making for kids – something for everyone! In addition, the Village’s treasured Candlelight Tours will make a welcome return on Dec. 18 and 19 at 4 and 5 p.m. Admission for “Merry Merry Canterbury” is complimentary for youth; $15 for members; $20 for adults, and includes all events except Candlelight Tours, which must be reserved in advance. All tickets may be purchased online at shakers.org. The Village requests that all visitors be fully vaccinated. Masks will be required. Enjoy a cup of good cheer – hot cocoa or hot cider – while you browse the Village Store, which will be open throughout all “Merry Merry Canterbury” events, offering a variety of specialty items and holiday gift options.
Clean 603 LLC is a family-run business that cherishes its clients and employees. We are a business built on the belief of giving back to others. During already trying times, we would like to bless two families directly affected by cancer or traumatic brain injury by doing what we do best, cleaning of course! The idea of giving back in this way was born out of personal experiences. We understand how challenging it is to function while dealing with such serious medical issues. Not just for the patient, but their family as well. We will review emails sent to the address below between now and Dec. 10 and pick two families to bless. In anticipation of a large response, we plan to continue giving back in 2022 by keeping all requests and fulfilling them one by one during open times due to last-minute schedule changes and cancellations. The benefit is two-fold. A family will be blessed with a clean home and our employees will still be paid for their time. If you or a loved one in Concord, Bow, Pembroke, Allentown, Chichester, Epsom, Pittsfield, Barnstead or Alton is struggling to maintain a clean home due to cancer or traumatic brain injury, please let us help. Send an email to clean603cares@gmail.com with the following information: your name, your telephone number, your location, the recipient’s name (if different), the recipient’s telephone number, the recipient’s location, and the reason for the blessing. For more information, visit facebook.com/Clean.603.