LACONIA — The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to celebrate the holidays with a joyful blend of traditional and modern favorites at its annual holiday concert. North Pole Playlist will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Colonial Theatre in Laconia, and again on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. at the Inter-Lakes Auditorium in Meredith. Under the direction of Music Director Benjamin Greene, the symphony will fill the stage with seasonal cheer.
BELMONT — 603 United is holding its Annual Holiday Craft Fair and Festival of Trees on Dec. 5-7. This family fun event will take place in the Belknap Marketplace with the Tree Festival running from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winners of the trees wi…
WOLFEBORO — For the 26th year, the Wolfeboro Rotary Club and L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry will hold their joint Holiday Basket fundraiser to benefit the Food Pantry. Since 1999, the Holiday Basket has been the Food Pantry’s largest annual fundraiser, with its proceeds going to provide foo…
BARNSTEAD — The Congregational Church of North Barnstead will hold its third annual holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 4 p.m. with Maine music luminaries Joyce Andersen and Harvey Reid.
GILFORD — The Gilford Rotary Club will launch their 39th season of selling Christmas trees to benefit local charities on Friday, Nov. 28, and running through Sunday, Dec. 7, at The Fireside Inn and Suites parking lot, 17 Harris Shore Road off Route 11-B across from Patrick’s Pub.
LACONIA — Start the holiday season with a joyous performance of well-loved Irish classics and original compositions from the New England Irish Harp Orchestra on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Laconia.
TUFTONBORO — A traditional Community Christmas Service to celebrate the season will be held Sunday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Center Tuftonboro, also known as “The Old White Church.”
MEREDITH — Hermit Woods Winery & Sweet Mercy’s Kitchen is ushering in the season of generosity with a community-wide food drive running from Monday, Dec. 1 through Thursday, Dec. 24, at 72 Main St.
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth’s beloved Hometown Holiday Celebration returns Dec. 5-7 with three days of festive community events, glowing lights, music, and holiday cheer. Each year, Rotary transforms downtown Plymouth into a classic New England winter village, and 2025 promises to be one of the most…
MEREDITH — Collectors and gift-givers will have three choices this year in the Meredith Public Library Keepsake Ornament Collection.
WEIRS BEACH — The 39th annual Cash & Cans money and food drive for the holidays now through Wednesday, Dec. 12. The fundraiser, started by Mix 94.1 FM’s Fred Caruso in 1987, raises food and money for a number of central New Hampshire charitable organizations, from food pantries to soup k…
GILFORD — The Turkey Shoot Out, which started in North Conway, recently took place at Winni Bar & Billiards, which is owned by Shawn and Wendy Feaster, along with Eric Walsh.
WOLFEBORO — Wolfeboro area Community Television has successfully moved into phase two of a three-year fundraising campaign and local coverage expansion according to its board and executive director.
CONCORD — Granite VNA has promoted two leaders to expanded roles. Jennifer Brechtel has been promoted to director of community engagement and Brittany Cumba has been promoted to manager of quality. Brechtel previously held the role of director of community health and Cumba served as clinical…
LACONIA — Lakes Region Mental Health Center recently recognized two community members at its Annual Meeting. The event was a ‘60s Gala held at the Lakeport Opera House. The theme was celebrating 60 years of serving the Greater Lakes Region community's mental health and well-being. Each year,…
LACONIA — Concord Hospital — Laconia has been officially designated a Primary Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare, marking an advancement in stroke care for the Lakes Region and further strengthening Concord Hospital Health System’s commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based emergency…


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