Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all!
Due to the holidays, there will be no selectmenâs meetings the rest of this month. There is a Planning Board Work Session on Monday December 28 at 7 p.m. The Selectmenâs Office is closed on Friday, January 1.
Gibson Center: Remember to sign up for the following trips: Light Tour of Loudon Race Track going December 29. On January 5 thereâs a three course meal at Stonehurst. January 12 at noon have lunch at the Red Parka Pub. Call 356-3231 to reserve your spot. The Center is closed Friday for Christmas and next Friday, January 1 for the New Year. On Thursday, December 31 there will be a special New Years Eve dinner.
Library: Monday at 4 p.m. enjoy Magic the Gathering Club. At 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday itâs Story Time for Twos, on Wednesday itâs Story Time for Wee Ones with Tara and on Thursday itâs Story Time for Preschoolers. The library closes at 1 p.m. on Thursday for Christmas.
UNH Extension: Some tips on saving money on heating this winter. Try lowering your thermostat by a degree. Each degree reduces the cost by about two percent. Adjusting the thermostat from 73 to 68 degrees typically saves about 10 percent in fuel bills. A programable thermostat can do this for you automatically. Having your heating system professionally serviced will save 10 percent on costs. Consider replacing your system with a new Energy Star-qualified heating system if yours is more than 15 years old. Seal air leaks around windows, doors, piping, lighting fixtures, fireplace dampers, attic hatches, bulkhead doors with caulking, weather stripping, insulation, and plastic film to further isolate you home and save on heating bills.
There is sad news today. Richard Wales died on Sunday, December 20. Dick spent most of his life in this area and will be remembered by many. Visiting hours will be Monday, December 28 at Furber and White Funeral Home from six to eight p.m. and services will be held the following day, December 29, at the Conway Village Congregational Church at eleven a.m. You can send a message of condolence to www.furberandwhite.com. An obituary will be published in the Sun.
Both Wildcat Mountain and Bretton Woods will be open for skiing on Christmas day.
Enjoy a New Yearâs Eve Dinner at Darby Field Inn. Make reservations for the 6 or 8:30 p.m. seating.
Join in the fun of Mystery NH a real life escape room experience. In under 60 minutes, you and your team must find clues, open locks, solve puzzles, and decrypt messages in order to unravel the mystery and âescapeâ the room. There are two different themed rooms to choose from at Settlers Green, Suite D19 (across from Kitchen Collection). Join the fun on December 26 from 2-9 p.m., December 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., December 28, 29, 30 from 2 to 9 p.m., December 31 and Jan 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. On January 2 the hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and January 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Donât miss the New Yearâs Eve Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Schouler Park.
Though there is no snow on the ground for Christmas, itâs still a time to celebrate. Have a great holiday.